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Position Announcement: Southwest Missouri State University
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Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 10:48:46 -0500
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From: "Neosha A. Mackey" <nam756f@vma.smsu.edu>
Subject: Head of Reference position
POSITION: Head of Reference Department
Assistant or Associate Professor
AVAILABLE: August 18, 1997
RESPONSIBILITIES: Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, service
oriented environment which is supported by advanced library technology,
including an automated library system and a full range of electronic
resources. Responsible for administration of 8 FTE reference faculty and
staff and all reference services, including general reference, interlibrary
loan, electronic services, bibliographic instruction, and reference
collection development. Provides direct reference assistance. Must meet
faculty requirements for librarianship, professional development, research,
and service including teaching in the library science program and
participation in other appropriate library activities. Reports to the Dean
of Library Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. Minimum of 5
years of increasingly responsible professional reference experience.
Demonstrated supervisory experience. Excellent oral and written
communication skills and ability to interact and work effectively with
people, both individually and in groups. Experience with electronic
resources. Preferred: Experience in an academic or research library, 2nd
Master's degree, foreign languages.
SALARY AND RANK: Negotiable: $35,000 minimum for nine months. Summer
appointment usually available at up to one fifth additional salary. Tenure
track faculty appointment in the Southwest Missouri State University
Department of Library Science. Rank dependent upon qualifications.
Comprehensive insurance including health, dental and life; State
retirement; tuition benefits.
THE LIBRARY & CAMPUS: The SMSU Libraries contain over one and one-half
million items consisting of over 640,000 volumes; 831,000 documents; over
4,800 serials; 185,500 maps; and significant audio-visual, curriculum, and
microform collections. A staff of twenty-two librarians and thirty-seven
support staff serve the needs of the university community. The Library uses
the Ameritech LMS (NOTIS) and a wide range of Internet, WEB and CD-ROM
products. The Libraries are planning a major addition and renovation which
will incorporate state-of-the-art technology with completion expected by
2000. Southwest Missouri State University is the second largest public
university in Missouri with 17,000 students and more than 650 faculty.
Springfield is Missouri's third largest city, with metropolitan population
of 296,000 and an average cost of living index of 92.6. For more
information, see our Web site at
www.smsu.edu/contrib/library/mep/
APPLY TO: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three
references with addresses and telephone numbers to:
Neosha A. Mackey, Chair
Search Committee-Head of Reference
901 S. National, #175
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
Applications must be received by July 7, 1997.
Southwest Missouri State University is a community of people with respect
for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to
all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the
treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In addition, in
accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, relation, sex, national
origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in
any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. The
University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process
available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated
against. Southwest Missouri State University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Inquiries concerning the grievance
procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state
laws and guidelines should be addressed to Melissa Manning, Affirmative
Action Officer, Office of Human Resources, Carrington Hall 128, 901 South
National, Springfield, Missouri 65804, (417) 836-4253.
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