From: Mary Amanda Axford <mary.axford_at_ibid.library.gatech.edu>
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER
POSITIONS AVAILABLE (INFORMATION CONSULTANTS)
BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCES INFORMATION CONSULTANT
CHEMISTRY/PHYSICAL SCIENCES INFORMATION CONSULTANT
SOCIAL SCIENCES INFORMATION CONSULTANT
ENGINEERING INFORMATION CONSULTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES: Information consultants focus on information and
research needs in specific areas. Information consultants work closely
with faculty in instructional and research programs, building active
partnerships as they assess information needs, locate and deliver relevant
information, and promote information competency skills. Additionally,
information consultants participate in Reference Services and develop
information resources in specific areas.
ENVIRONMENT: The Library & Information Center
(http://www.library.gatech.edu) is central to the Institute's instructional
and research programs. The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly
20,000 faculty, students, and staff, is one of the nation's outstanding
universities, with nationally recognized academic programs in science and
engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Undergraduate degree in (1)
biology or life sciences (for the Biological/Life Sciences position); (2)
chemistry or physical sciences (for the Chemistry/Physical Sciences
position); (3) history, political science, or related area (for the Social
Sciences position); (4) Engineering (for the Engineering Position);
master's degrees are desired. Two (2) years experience in
marketing/promoting and providing information services in an academic or
special library. Experience in the use and application of electronic or
networked resources. Knowledge of current and emerging information
technologies. Ability to work effectively with all levels of customers and
colleagues in a rapidly changing and technology-intensive environment.
Effective communication/interpersonal skills. All new employees must
demonstrate employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S.
Immigration and Naturalization Services.
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary is competitive, depending on credentials and
experience. Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are
non-tenured. Standard benefits include: 21 days of vacation; 12 paid
holidays; TIAA-CREF or state retirement plans; health and life insurance
plans.
TO APPLY: Send a letter and resume, including the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of 5 professional references and present salary history
to: Becky Turner, Personnel Librarian, Library & Information Center,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0900.
Review of applications will continue until all the positions are filled.
AA/EEO institution.
Mary A. Axford | Reference Librarian | Georgia Institute of Technology
mary.axford_at_library.gatech.edu | (404) 894-1392
-- Information is the currency of democracy. -- Thomas Jefferson
Received on Sat Mar 07 1998 - 18:03:21 EST