[SOA] Fw: Job Posting: Reference & Instruction Librarian (also University Archivist) at Muskingum

[Carleton, Janet]

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From: Nainsi Houston <nhouston at muskingum.edu>
Sent: Oct 30, 2017 9:55 AM
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Subject: [ALAO] Job Posting: Reference & Instruction Librarian at Muskingum

Muskingum University’s Roberta A. Smith University Library has an immediate opening for a Reference and Instruction Librarian, with secondary duties as university archivist.  This is an entry-level, 12-month, non-tenured (continuing appointment) position with the rank of assistant professor.

The candidate must place a strong focus on teaching the information literacy and critical thinking abilities required by the undergraduate curriculum, including teaching the 3-credit hour LIBR220 course, Beyond Google: Research Skills and Resources. In addition to teaching LIBR220, the successful candidate will respond to reference questions, provide individual research consultations, prepare customized online guides as appropriate, and participate in course-integrated library instruction.

The successful candidate will:
•       Provide quality reference services and effective library instruction, including participating in assessment of the program
•       Utilize virtual reference services and other products, including IM, LibGuides, and Blackboard course management system
•       Collaborate with the other reference librarians, and often faculty, in designing programs, expanding outreach, delivering services, and evaluating outcomes
•       Participate in essential library responsibilities of weeding, collection development, circulation, customer service, and assessment of library reference services
•       Organize, coordinate, and utilize finding aids to make the University Archives accessible to the university community, as well as the greater Muskingum community
•       Other duties as required or assigned in support of the University's mission and core values.
The position requires evening and weekend reference desk duty on a rotating basis. The successful candidate can expect training and support as they develop their professional skills.
The Roberta A. Smith University Library is a member of the OhioLINK and OPAL Ohio library consortia.

Qualifications:

Required:
•       ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS by December 2017
•       Relevant experience in providing reference service and/or relevant coursework
•       Relevant teaching experience and/or relevant coursework
•       Relevant archival experience and/or relevant coursework

Preferred:
•       Undergraduate coursework in physical or health sciences
•       Teaching experience, including information literacy instruction
•       Interest in archiving, experience a plus
•       Interest in cataloging, experience a plus

Appointment to this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check through the University's background check agency.

Muskingum University, a comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts tradition, is located just seventy miles east of Columbus, Ohio, in the village of New Concord.  Founded in 1837, the university's total undergraduate, graduate, and adult-learner student population is approximately 3,000.  The university actively seeks-out and welcomes faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching and student learning, plus professional growth and active participation in the life of the campus community.

An equal opportunity employer, Muskingum University strongly encourages applications from women and minorities, including members of populations traditionally underserved by higher education.

For more information and for application requirements, please see the Muskingum University Human Resources website: http://muskingum.edu/hr/administrativepositions.html

Muskingum University is an equal opportunity employer.


Nainsí J. Houston, PhD, MALS
Henry S. and Katherine W. Evans Director of the Roberta A. Smith University Library
Chair of the Department of Library Science
Muskingum University
740-826-8260

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