----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Announcement of Position Fort Lewis College is seeking a Reference Librarian to provide general reference service and to act as a vital and creative part of the library reference team, to participate in bibliographic instruction and reference collection development. The reference environment emphasizes electronic reference and instructional services. This librarian will also serve as a liaison to the science departments. Planned starting date is on or before September 1. Required Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution; Broad-based reference skills, including experience with CD-ROM database technology. BS degree, or higher, in a natural science discipline. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a collegial team; flexibility in adapting to change. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired Additional Qualifications: Experience with map and documents collections; online searching in Dialog and other online services. Salary and Benefits: This is an entry level, tenure track position and reports to the Coordinator of Reference Services. Twelve-month contract. Minimum $26,000 depending on qualifications, benefits included. Library Information: The library currently holds 180,000 volumes and has 1,000 periodical subscriptions. Library staff includes 7 faculty and 9 classified staff members. Computer automation presently includes: OCLC, MARMOT online library system (MARMOT is a library consortium providing automated resource sharing, using CARL software), FirstSearch, DIALOG, and 12 CD-ROM databases. The campus has access to the Internet and Colorado SuperNet. Geographic Area: Fort Lewis College is a state-supported undergraduate liberal arts institution with an enrollment of 4,200 students. Durango is a culturally diverse town of 13,000 people located at 6500 feet in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado with an additional 23,000 people living in the surrounding county. The area has many opportunities for skiing, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor recreation. In addition, the campus and community provide access to fine musical and theatrical presentations. To apply send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and current letters from three professional references to Donna Bedor, Chair of Search Committee, John F. Reed Library, Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301-3999. Complete application packet should be received by July 5, 1994. Fort Lewis College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities are encouraged to apply. ===================================================================== E. Carolyn White Voice: 303-247-7247 John F. Reed Library FAX: 303-247-7149 Fort Lewis College Durango, Colorado 81301 [log in to unmask]