The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time,
12-month, tenure-track faculty position as assistant professor/librarian for
the Sciences in the Reference Services Department of Gulf Coast Library in the
University Libraries.
The Reference Librarian for Sciences is a member of the Reference Department
and is responsible for providing general and subject-specific instruction and
research services using current technologies and information resources in print
and electronic formats, and cultivating partnerships through active liaison
work with faculty and students by promoting library services and resources in
the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences,
Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Geology and Nursing.
Duties and responsibilities:
Serves as primary contact between the Libraries and the College of
Science & Technology and College of Nursing with regard to supporting the
colleges research and instructional needs
Provides reference and directional assistance to all library users,
in-person, by telephone and via electronic communication methods
Provides instruction in the use of research resources through
individual research consultations and formal class presentations
Serves as bibliographer for assigned academic departments within the
assigned college
Prepares bibliographies, user guides, tutorials and other research
resources as needed
Creates and maintains Web content for selected subject areas and
throughout the Libraries' website, as assigned
Maintains knowledge and skills related to research resources and their
delivery
Provides service to the Libraries, the university, the profession and
the community to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion
Engages in research and scholarly activity to fulfill the expectations
for tenure and promotion
Works evenings, weekends and holidays in rotation with Reference
Services Department personnel
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
Masters degree in library or information science from a program
accredited by the American Library Association is required
An undergraduate degree in one of the core sciences with at least one
year of professional experience in an academic library.
Demonstrated experience using online databases and other types of
research resources
Demonstrated ability to teach the concepts and skills of information
research in both formal and informal settings
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of research resources in the sciences
Demonstrated experience providing reference and instruction in an
academic library
Experience or interest in developing outreach programs that engage
faculty and students with library research resources
To read the full job announcement and to apply for the
position, visit
http://jobs.usm.edu.
(1) Reference Librarian for Sciences,
http://jobs.usm.edu/
Review of applications begins April 4, 2014; however, applications will
continue to be accepted until position is filled.
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive
doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a
leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives
and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls
approximately 17,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in
Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Five additional
research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn
more at www.usm.edu.
As Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with
Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages
minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.