From: Mary Amanda Axford <mary.axford_at_ibid.library.gatech.edu>
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
CHEMISTRY/PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES: Librarians function as information consultants focusing
on information and research needs in specific areas. Information
consultant/Librarians 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, Librarian/Information Consultants
participate in Reference Services and develop information resources in
specific areas.
ENVIRONMENT: The Library & Information Center (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 or graduate
degree in appropriate subject field. Two (2) years experience in
marketing/promoting and providing information services in a special or
academic library. Experience in the use of electronic and 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 begin on October 5, 1998.
BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Undergraduate or graduate
degree in biology or life sciences. Two (2) years experience in
marketing/promoting and providing information services in a special or
academic library. Experience in the use of electronic and 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.
CHEMISTRY/PHYSICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Undergraduate or graduate
degree in chemistry or physical sciences. Two (2) years experience in
marketing/promoting and providing information services in a special or
academic library. Experience in the use of electronic and 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.
SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Undergraduate or graduate
degree in history, political science, or related area. Two (2) years
experience in marketing/promoting and providing information services in a
special or academic library. Experience in the use of electronic and
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.
ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Undergraduate or graduate
degree in engineering. Two (2) years experience in marketing/promoting and
providing information services in a special or academic library.
Experience in the use of electronic and 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.
ary 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 Thu Aug 27 1998 - 11:06:18 EDT