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Subject:        position announcement - Science Librarian
Date:   Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:55:14 +0000
From:   Elizabeth J Cox <[log in to unmask]>
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Please see the attached position announcement. I am not on the search
committee but would be happy to field any questions (or forward to
someone who can help!)

Beth

ELIZABETH J. COX

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SPECIAL FORMATS CATALOGER

MORRIS LIBRARY

MAIL CODE 6632

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

605 AGRICULTURE DRIVE

CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS 62901

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P: 618/453-5594

P: 618/453-2372 (alternate, no voice mail)

F: 618/453-3452

http://www.lib.siu.edu




POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LECTURER (SCIENCE LIBRARIAN)
SIU CARBONDALE
LIBRARY AFFAIRS
Appointment: Lecturer, full-time, 12 month, term, Non-Tenure-Track
Available: July 1, 2013
Environment: Library Affairs provides comprehensive library services to
the Southern Illinois
University Carbondale population of 18,500 students in beautiful
Southern Illinois. Morris Library,
the primary facility, was completely renovated and reopened in 2009. The
building currently
features over 200 computers, laptops to borrow, 14 study rooms, and two
computer classrooms.
Two additional floors that will feature highly flexible,
technology-rich, collaborative spaces are
under construction and will open in 2014. The building houses nearly
three million volumes, three
and a half million microforms, and 43,000 currently-received periodicals
and serials, as well as
strong collections of online databases, maps, films, DVDs, and sound
recordings. Morris Library is a
selective U.S. Federal Depository Library and an Illinois State
Depository Library. As the center for
academic support services on campus, Morris Library hosts SalukiTech
(technology and computer
support), the University Honors Program, the Writing Center, Learning
Support Services, Testing
Lab, Math Lab, and Center for Teaching Excellence. Morris Library is a
member of the Association of
Research Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information, Consortium of
Academic and Research
Libraries in Illinois, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources
Coalition, and Greater
Western Library Alliance. Librarians at SIU Carbondale are faculty and
are covered by collective
bargaining.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Associate Dean for
Information Services and
responsive to input from the Dean of Library Affairs , the Science
Librarian provides reference,
instruction, liaison, collection development, outreach, and general
library services to the University
community. Specific responsibilities include:
• Assists patrons at the Information Desk with research and reference
questions, including
limited nights and weekends. Provides general reference service via
face-to-face, online,
email, chat, phone, and consultation means.
• Instructs students and faculty in the use of library resources and
technologies, as well as in
information access, evaluation, and management in face-to-face and
online settings as
appropriate. Assists in the development of instructional curricula
(including for credit and
non-credit courses), online learning modules, web pages, user guides,
and assessments.
• Serves as subject specialist and liaison to departments covering
Science disciplines,
providing formal and informal instruction in library research for these
departments. Assists
with subject-specific research queries in areas of expertise. Identifies
opportunities for
outreach and strategic partnerships with specific SIU Carbondale
departments based on
expertise.
• Assists with student recruitment, orientation, and retention strategies.
• Selects monographs and recommends other resources for science
disciplines. Participates
in other collection development activities as needed.
• Participates in the library’s scholarly communication initiatives,
including the population of
the Institutional Repository.
• Serves on library and university committees.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science (MLS) awarded by
date of appointment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in the use of general and subject-specific reference
resources and in conducting
library research.
• Experience creating web-based guides and tutorials (e.g., LibGuides).
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology
applications (e.g., Microsoft
Office) and databases.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, including the ability to
manage projects, and
multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and solving problems in a complex
and dynamic
environment.
• A strong customer-service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with
diverse faculty, staff,
and students in a rapidly-evolving, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Additional master’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Speaking, reading and writing knowledge of a second language.
• Experience working in an academic library.
• Teaching experience.
• Collection development experience.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems and tools.
• History of working with diverse populations and college students.
• Experience writing, obtaining, and managing grants.
Salary: Competitive, $40,000-$50,000
Deadline for Application: June 21, 2013, or until filled
Application: Submit a letter of application stating qualifications and
background for this position, a
resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of
three professional
references. References may be contacted by Library Affairs and asked to
comment on your
experience and qualifications for this position. All materials should be
addressed to:
Teri Stobbs Ricci, Personnel Coordinator
Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632
SIU Carbondale
605 Agriculture Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone: 618-453-1458
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that
strives to enhance
its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its
potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged
and will receive
consideration.