Subject: Job Opening: Acquisitions & Emerging Technologies Librarian,
Adams State University
From: Lynée Sanute <lynee.sanute_at_gmail.com>
Date: 7/26/2012 9:15 AM
Apologies for cross posting!
Acquisitions & Emerging Technologies Librarian
The Adams State University’s Nielsen Library is currently seeking
applicants for an Acquisitions & Emerging Technologies Librarian. This
position is responsible for the acquisition of print and audiovisual
materials and for the identification, evaluation, and implementation of
current and emerging technologies for the delivery of library services.
This position also provides reference assistance, subject expertise in
an academic area, and serves on library and campus committees. The
Acquisitions & Emerging Technologies Librarian supervises work study
students and may supervise other hourly employees on a periodic basis.
This position reports to the Library Director.
Summary of responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the acquisitions process, including the
supervision of work study students.
- Oversee the acquisition of office and other supplies.
- Create, maintain, and improve library web-pages.
- Coordinate the management and repair of library laptops and CPUs-both
hardware and software.
- Assist in the development of tutorials and other
research/instructional tools as necessary.
- Serve as liaison between the library and ASU’s Computing Services.
- Serve as liaison between the library and the Marmot library consortium.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies.
- Provide reference assistance 8-10 hours per week, occasionally more.
Qualifications
Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal
skills; high level of commitment to customer service and teamwork;
ability to work independently; self-motivated; ability to think
logically and to resolve problems; comfortable with detailed work.
Required: Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA accredited
program.
Preferred
- Experience with MS-Windows, MS-Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power
Point), Internet, e-mail programs (Thunderbird and SquirrelMail.)
- Interlibrary loan: OCLC, CLIO, Odyssey.
- Cataloging: OCLC, label programs.
- Webpage management: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Bricolage, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- ILS and OPAC: Millennium and VuFind.
- Spanish language skills.
Benefits: medical and dental benefits, vacation and sick leave.
Salary: $36,500 per year.
Further information:
Adams State University is a state-supported institution that offers both
undergraduate and graduate programs. Located in Alamosa in the San Luis
Valley of south-central Colorado, approximately 4 hours from Denver and
2.5 hours from Santa Fe, Adams State is designated as a Hispanic Serving
Institution and as a regional education provider. Addition information
about the university can be found at http://www.adams.edu. Information
about Alamosa can be found at http://www.alamosa.org.
Applications:
Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, graduate
transcripts, and three references. Electronic submission of application
packets is encouraged. Official transcripts will be required prior to
campus interviews. Application deadline is September 1, 2012.
Send all materials to:
Mary Walsh
Nielsen Library
Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado, 81101
719-587-7174, mwalsh_at_adams.edu
Adams State University is particularly interested in applications from
women and minorities.
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for
positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of
employment can me made final.
Employee Background Checks Policy at Adams State University
Adams State University is dedicated to providing a safe and secure
environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in
achieving this goal, we conduct background checks on persons offered
positions at the University prior to employment as described in the
background check policy.
Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person
listed and at
http://www.adams.edu/administration/hr/admin_positions.php. Adams State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race,
color, sex, or disability and as covered by law, veteran status. In
addition, college policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, and personal status.
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Lynée Sanute
Instruction and Reference Librarian
Nielsen Library, Adams State College
(719) 587-7126
lsanute_at_adams.edu
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