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Position: Information Services Libn, Michigan
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Kris Condic)
Tue Feb 13 20:11:43 2001
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 15:21:20 -0500
From: Kris Condic <salomon@OAKLAND.EDU>
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INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
KRESGE LIBRARY
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN
The Oakland University Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic individual
to provide general reference and instruction services as well as collection
development to support the academic programs of the university.
Primary responsibilities: Work closely with faculty and students to expand
the use of information resources through in-depth consultation and effective
instruction and reference services; assist with collection development
activities and serve as liaison to selected academic units; assist with the
development and integration of Web-based resources for collection
development, library instruction, and reference services; fulfill scholarship
and service requirements for promotion and tenure. Additional
responsibilities will be based upon the library's needs and the successful
candidate's qualifications and interests.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS degree; and the following as evidenced by coursework,
previous work experience, professional development, or extracurricular
activities:
- Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of print and electronic
information resources.
- Strong interest in teaching and the development of library collections
both print and electronic.
- Ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects,
or services.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with
diverse faculty, staff, and students.
- Potential to meet library's requirements for promotion and tenure.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous teaching, reference, and/or collection development experience.
- Experience with HTML, multimedia, and instructional technologies.
- Scholarly publications; participation in professional organizations.
RANK, SALARY, BENEFITS: Tenure-track, eight-month academic
year, bargaining-unit faculty appointment. Tenure dependent upon job
performance, scholarship, and service. Professorial rank and salary
determined by 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 15,000 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
Library Web site at http://www.kl.oakland.edu.
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current
professional references to:
Elaine K. Didier, Dean
Search Committee
300 Kresge Library
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484
Email: salomon@oakland.edu
FAX number (248) 370-2474
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2001 and continue until
the position is filled. Oakland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
