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Job Posting - Reference Librarian - Michigan State University
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mayers, Diane)
Wed Apr 13 20:35:52 2005
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:46:59 -0400
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From: "Mayers, Diane" <mayers@MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Announcement of Library Vacancy
Title: Reference Librarian, Librarian I, (LIB 086)
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. Participates in specialized reference and library instruction services in the health sciences, 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; strong interest in providing reference and instructional services.
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: $42,000 minimum. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.
Closing Date: Applications received prior to May 13, 2005 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: Colleen Hyslop, 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
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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
