From: notted_at_lsu.edu
Anticipated Vacancy
LSU Libraries Agriculture/Reference
Librarian (Assistant Librarian rank).
Agriculture/Reference Librarian (Assistant Librarian rank). Louisiana State
University Libraries. Will participate in delivery of reference services
at a combined
general/government documents service desk, including some evening and
weekend hours, in the general instruction program, as well as in department
and library wide
activities and governance. Will be responsible, individually and as part of
a team, for the Libraries' collections in the field of agriculture and
possibly other related fields,
including selection, collection analysis, evaluation, and management. Works
closely with the faculty and staff of the College of Agriculture and the
LSU Agricultural
Center, including the Agricultural Experiment Stations to identify needs
and establish priorities. Provides subject-specific reference consultation
and bibliographic
instruction as needed, including instruction in the use of computer-based
resources. Individual is expected to meet promotion and tenure
requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library school; undergraduate
degree or relevant experience in agriculture or life science; knowledge of
traditional and
electronic reference resources; strong computer skills; ability to work
both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing
environment; excellent
interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; evidence of
ability to meet tenure requirements.
Preferred:Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in the agricultural or
life sciences; familiarity with current bibliographic and reference
sources in agriculture
and/or the life sciences; experience in collection development, reference
work, and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library; record of
ability to develop and
implement effective, innovative public service, instruction, or outreach
projects, services, or programs; self-directed learning style; willingness
to learn new technologies;
demonstrated leadership ability.
Salary and Benefits: $29,500 per fiscal year minimum; dependent upon
qualifications and experience; 12 month, tenure-track appointment;
excellent benefits.
TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin November 15, 1999, and will continue
until position is filled. Candidates should submit letter of application,
resume, and names,
addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Caroline Wire,
Assistant to Dean, 295 Middleton Library, Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, LA 70803.
Ref. # 000397.
Lynn Sipe lsipe_at_usc.edu
Director, Collection Resources & 213/740-2929
Director, Information Delivery Organization & Retrieval 213/749-1221 (fax)
University Libraries
Information Services Division
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182
Received on Fri Nov 12 1999 - 17:52:47 EST