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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Charles Wenger)
Wed Jul 15 20:06:18 1998
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 17:36:00 -0500
From: Charles Wenger <wenger@charlie.cns.iit.edu>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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Reference Librarian--New Position
JOB DESCRIPTION
PAUL V. GALVIN LIBRARY
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Basic function
A permanent, full-time position. Reporting to the Associate Director for
Public Services, the Reference Librarian is responsible for
developing/delivering library services that facilitate education and
research, providing reference service, research consultation, online
searching, collection development, and bibliographic instruction. The
Reference Librarian participates as a member of the Reference and
Information Services team and assists the Associate Director for Public
Services in planning, public relations, outreach and in other areas.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Reference Desk. Assists library patrons by answering specific
information requests, providing consultations, and guiding users in the
effective use of a broad range of information resources.
Bibliographer. Interacts with designated academic departments and
oversees the selection of print and electronic resources in assigned
subject areas. Monitors acquisitions budget.
Computer searching. Includes searching any of the databases in the
public area well as systems such as DIALOG.
Instruction. Provides individual, classroom, and group instruction in
library services and procedures, search strategies, and the use of
information resources.
Outreach/Public Relations. Interacts with faculty and students to
identify information needs; Develops and distributes appropriate PR
materials.
Participates as a member of the Public Services team in planning,
evaluation, policy formulation, training, and in other areas.
Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Participates in professional activities.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a degree or significant background in
the physical sciences or engineering; an MLS from an ALA accredited
institution; two years of public service experience; strong
interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of electronic
information technologies; knowledge of information resources in science
and engineering; the ability to work effectively with a diverse user
population; the initiative, flexibility, and ability to adjust to
changing conditions in a library committed to quality service.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Public Services work including bibliographic instruction,
reference desk work, computer literature searching, collection
development of print and electronic resources, outreach, and public
relations in a science or engineering university library.
Salary and conditions of employment
Salary is competitive and based on qualifications. TIAA-CREF and other
retirement plans are offered, as are a variety of health plans. Tuition
remission is available for employees and immediate family.
Paul V. Galvin Library
Twenty-six permanent staff manage over 500,000 volumes and one of the
most sophisticated digital libraries in the country. For more
information, go to www.gl.iit.edu.
Illinois Institute of Technology
IIT is a doctoral granting research university four miles south of
Chicago's Loop. The university focuses on engineering, science, and
professional studies including law, business, architecture, and design.
To apply for this position
Send a letter of interest and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three professional references to: Illinois Institute of
Technology, Human Resources 3300 S. Federal St. Chicago, IL 60616;
Phone 1-312-567-3318; FAX 1-312-567-3450. Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
IIT is an Equal Opportunity institution and encourages applications from
women and members of all minority groups.
