ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

POSITION OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT

Roane State Community College is a multi-campus comprehensive community college serving an eight-county area in East Tennessee.  Qualified applicants, including current employees, must apply for and submit a new application (online) and resume (if required) for each position opening.  Unofficial copies of transcripts/certificates may be included with the application or resume when a degree/certificate is required, in order to be officially considered.  Official copies of college transcripts required upon employment.  Applications accepted online only. RSCC-EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer. A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution.  

To apply for this position please go to:   www.roanestate.edu/humanresources.

POSITION TITLE:                                     Web Services Librarian / Assistant Professor

HRS POSITION NUMBER:                      R30009

DEPARTMENT:                                         Library

INTERNAL:                                                 Yes

EXTERNAL:                                                Yes

NEW POSITION:                                 No

VACANT POSITION:                                Yes

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                  October 14, 2010

STARTING DATE:                                    November 1, 2010

Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

· Develop and maintain library website;

· Provide leadership in development and delivery of eReference services;

· Administer and promote library databases, eJournal collections and other online assets;

· Provide reference assistance and bibliographic instruction in coordination with other librarians;

· Develop and coordinate library’s social network presence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution;

· Demonstrated ability to create and maintain web pages compliant with current web development standards and protocols;

· Ability to provide reference assistance in multiple modes (in person, phone, online);

· Ability to develop and deliver bibliographic instruction;

· Demonstrated ability to administer library databases, eJournals and other online information assets;

· Initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment;

· Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing;

· Understanding of an enthusiasm for use of social networking to promote and deliver library services;

· Ability to work extended hours at least one night a week and occasional Saturdays in rotation with other library staff;

· Ability to travel within RSCC service area to provide bibliographic instruction and workshops.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:

Current law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Documents, one or more of which must be sighted prior to issuance of employment contract, are:

Employment Authorization                      Identification

*   Social Security Card                     *  State Driver’s License

*   Certification of U.S. Birth                           *  U.S. Passport or other

*   U.S. Passport or other approved            approved U.S.               

    U.S.Government documents                  Government documents

If there are employees in your department who do not have access to an e-mail account, please print and circulate within the department.