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Date: Tue, 01 May 2001 10:42:15 -0400
From: Barbara Rotz <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement--Pennsylvania
Sender: Barbara Rotz <[log in to unmask]>

The following job announcement is cross-posted.  Please forgive any duplication.

Government Documents/GIS Librarian

Shippensburg University of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania seeks a highly motivated, energetic academic librarian for a tenure-track faculty position in the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library beginning August 2001 or January 2002.  This person is responsible for supervising the Government Documents Collection and developing the library's new GIS Center.  Major responsibilities include:  overseeing collection development, managing the public services of the U.S. Federal Depository publications, planning and implementing new GIS services, providing reference service, participating in library instruction, and active involvement in consortial programs and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have an ALA-Accredited MLS, experience with government documents in an academic environment, and a working knowledge of integrated library systems.  S/he must also have a high level of computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills, strong public service and team orientation, and the potential to excel as an instructor. A terminal degree in a related field is preferred.  Other preferred qualifications include: knowledge of GIS services and experience with ArcView, knowledge of map librarianship, knowledge of Endeavor's Voyager System, and experience developing web pages.

Review of applications will begin May 15, 2001 and will continue until position is filled.  A demonstration of teaching effectiveness is required as part of the on-campus interview.  Applicants should submit a letter of application, professional vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three work references to:
Barbara D. Rotz, Search Committee Chair, Ezra Lehman Memorial Library, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257. Phone: 717-477-1466.  Submission via e-mail to [log in to unmask] is acceptable.  A detailed job description and additional information can be found at: http://www.ship.edu/~library/jobdescription.

Shippensburg University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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