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Job Announcement--Oakland University
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mildred H. Merz)
Fri Dec 5 20:08:03 1997
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 09:50:31 -0600
From: "Mildred H. Merz" <merz@Oakland.edu>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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Information Literacy Librarian
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
The Oakland University Library seeks a dynamic individual to initiate
information literacy programs that will develop students' life-long
learning skills. Additional assignments will include work in collection
development and in other professional areas based upon the library's needs
and the successful candidate's qualifications.
Primary responsibilities:
** building close working relationships with faculty and students
in selected disciplines to expand the use of computer and
information resources through in-depth consultation and instruction;
** providing leadership in the development of the information
literacy program;
** serving as a collection development liaison to selected
academic departments;
** participating in the continued development of the library's web
site;
** fulfilling scholarship and service requirements for promotion
and tenure.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS degree. Two years of
professional experience in an academic library. Experience in teaching
information skills to students and faculty and working with them in
applying information technologies. Demonstrated ability to plan,
initiate, and implement effective programs and services; to work
independently and as part of a team; and to work with diverse faculty,
staff, and students. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Potential to meet library's requirements for promotion and tenure.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate or advanced degree in the sciences,
engineering, or social sciences; or experience working with science,
engineering, or social science faculty in an academic institution.
Experience in collection development activities. Experience with the
authoring of web pages. Scholarly publications; participation in
professional organizations.
RANK, SALARY, BENEFITS: Tenure-track, eight month, bargaining unit faculty
appointment. Professorial rank and salary dependent upon credentials and
experience, with a minimum salary of $34,000. Excellent fringe benefits
program (including TIAA-CREF and Fidelity retirement plans).
GENERAL INFORMATION: Oakland University is a comprehensive,
state-supported institution of approximately 14,000 students that offers a
diverse set of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and
doctoral levels. The University is located 30 miles north of Detroit on a
1,500 acre campus. For more information see the Oakland University web
site [http://www.oakland.edu] and the OU Library web site
[http://www.kl.oakland.edu].
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional
references to Mildred H. Merz, Chair of Search Committee, Kresge Library,
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484. Fax number:
248-370-2474. In order to ensure consideration, applications must be
received by January 15, 1998. Oakland University is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women
and minorities.
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Mildred H. Merz
Kresge Library Internet: merz@oakland.edu
Oakland University Phone: 248-370-2457 (Office)
Rochester, MI 48309-4484 FAX: 248-370-2458
