[15510] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum

home help back first fref pref prev next nref lref last post

Job Posting- Reference Librarian, Librarian I,

daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mayers, Diane)
Tue Aug 10 20:15:08 2004

Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:08:38 -0400
From: "Mayers, Diane" <mayers@MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-to: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
Message-id: <9ADF6F1B8F159448A143DC39FBA9F1EC051965C0@mail.lib.msu.edu>
MIME-version: 1.0
Content-type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
content-class: urn:content-classes:message
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Announcement of Library Vacancy

Title: Reference Librarian, Librarian I, (LIB 146)     

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Main Library Reference, participates in a full range of general reference and instructional activities of the unit, including desk hours, chat and electronic reference services which include evening and weekend hours.  Provides instruction in the use of relevant print and electronic reference tools.  Contributes to technology-based public service initiatives and projects.  Provides specialized reference and library instruction services in an assigned area (depending on qualifications, interests and need), including faculty departmental liaison and selection of materials. Participates in professional development and scholarly activities and serves on library and university committees as elected or assigned.  Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; course work or background in electronic reference tools; aptitude with technology; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff; ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment; preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment; commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development.  Desired: competency in one or more languages other than English; reference experience; instructional experience; degree or background in the biological sciences or life sciences. 

Campus and Libraries:  Michigan State University Libraries serve more than 4,500 faculty, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.  The Main Library and 9 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4.5 million volumes.  East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.

Compensation:  $41,000 minimum.  MSU provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to August 30, 2004 will receive priority consideration.
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references to:  Carole Armstrong, Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, 100 Library Department, Human Resources, East Lansing, MI  48824-1048 or fax them to:  (517) 353-8577, attention Diane. For information about this job search, e-mail mayers@mail.lib.msu.edu, please include the LIB number from the top of the posting.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our website at:http://www.lib.msu.edu/


Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation

        Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution


***********************************************
Diane Mayers
Unit Human Resource Administrator/Supervisor
Libraries Human Resources
100 Library Department, Human Resources
Michigan State University
E. Lansing, MI  48824-1048
Office (517) 432-6123 x.138 
FAX    (517) 353-8577 

home help back first fref pref prev next nref lref last post