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The University of South Carolina Lancaster currently has an open position for an Instructor Librarian. The successful applicant will start on January 1, 2012.  Below you will find a description of the position and instructions for applying.

 

Jay Tucker
Administrative Support Assistant
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
451 Communications Building
1345 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
865-974-7916

 

 

Instructor Librarian

The University of South Carolina Lancaster, a regional campus of the University of South Carolina located approximately thirty-five (35) miles south of Charlotte, NC seeks candidates for the position of Instructor Librarian beginning January 1, 2012.  The successful applicant will manage the daily operations of Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad), PASCAL Delivers (Inn-Reach), government documents and serials, some acquisitions and limited technical services using Millennium (Innovative Interfaces) software, and other duties as assigned.  Broad participation in reference service, library instruction, circulation assistance, collection development, student personnel supervision, and support of electronic resources is also required.  This position reports to the Head Librarian and will be part of a three-person professional team that is technologically current and collaboratively develops services, policies, and procedures based on library best practices and emerging technologies.  Minimum qualifications include a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited graduate program, demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources and information literacy, evidence of well-developed interpersonal, customer-service, teaching, research, and problem-solving skills. Key attributes include a commitment to great public service and outreach, and flexibility in work hours.  Applicants must be available to work up to two evenings a week and some weekends, with an obligation to professional development, campus and community service.  This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position.  Applicants should complete an Academic Personal Information application as well as upload a letter of application, which specifically addresses the applicant's qualifications and a curriculum vitae/resume online at http://uscjobs.sc.edu (Requisition # 004100).  Copies of graduate transcripts and three recent letters of recommendation should be mailed to Instructor Librarian Search Committee; Attention Ms. Tracey Mobley; University of South Carolina Lancaster; PO Box 889; Lancaster, SC 29721.  Files will be reviewed upon receipt of all required documents until a suitable candidate is chosen.  USC Lancaster offers the State of South Carolina benefits package.  The University of South Carolina Lancaster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.