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Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2006 16:15:27 -0500
From: Marla Peppers <peppers_at_oxy.edu>
Subject: Position opening: Alliant International University
Alliant International University seeks applicants for the Collection
Services Librarian position at its San Diego campus.
Alliant International University is a nonprofit, independent university,
accredited by WASC. The University provides education to 3000 graduate
and 400 undergraduate students enrolled at six locations across
California, as well as an additional 200 students in Mexico City and
Tokyo. Alliant, formed in 2001 through the combination of CSPP and USIU,
identifies itself as the "professional practice university," preparing
students to enter professions in the applied social sciences. Alliant
maintains the emphases on diversity and internationalism established by
its legacy institutions.
The Alliant Library is a distributed network of human and information
resources. Staff members provide direct services to their campus
communities, while collaborating in university-wide library initiatives
and development. Walter Library, at the San Diego campus, has eight
full-time staff members and currently serves a community of 1100
graduate and 300 undergraduate students enrolled in business, education,
international relations, and psychology programs. The 60-acre San Diego
campus lies in Scripps Ranch, a safe, wooded community about 12 miles
east of the ocean and 20 minutes from downtown.
The Collection Services Librarian, reporting to the Director of Library
Services, oversees campus collection services functions and manages
University-wide digital collections. Specific responsibilities include:
· Oversee campus library acquisitions functions
· Serve as collection development liaison to selected academic
departments. Select materials for acquisition.
· Manage campus serials and participate in University-wide
renewal processes.
· Supervise acquisitions, cataloging, and serials support staff.
· Participate in reference desk coverage.
· Manage digital collections. Coordinate trials, evaluation, and
selection of digital resources for the Library system. Maintain
effective and efficient access to digital resources.
· Coordinate the collection and analysis of usage statistics.
· Oversee development and maintenance of the Library's website
and assist in its integration with University portals.
Requirements
Education: MLS or MILS from ALA-accredited program
Experience: Two or more years of professional experience,
academic preferred
Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills;
strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills; ability to
work independently and with colleagues in collaborative and team
environments across distances; familiarity with integrated library
systems, Innovative Interfaces Millennium preferred; knowledge of MARC
formats and Library of Congress subject classification; familiarity with
standard Web design tools and languages; knowledge of best practices,
standards, issues, and trends relevant to digital resources;
demonstrated ability to design attractive, effective, and complex websites
Interested applicants should submit cover letter and resume to:
jobs_at_alliant.edu <mailto:jobs_at_alliant.edu>.
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