From: notted_at_lsu.edu
Science/Agriculture Librarian (Assistant Librarian rank)
Science/Agriculture 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 one or more of the following fields: agriculture, life
sciences,
physics, mathematics. Responsibilities include selection, collection
analysis, evaluation, and management. Works closely with the faculty and
staff of
relevant academic departments/colleges to identify needs and establish
priorities. Provides subject-specific reference consultation and user
education as needed, including instruction in the use of computer-based
resources.
Individual is expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements.
Required: M.L.S. from an A.L.A-accredited library school; 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: Degree and/or relevant experience in: agriculture, life
sciences, physics, or mathematics. Familiarity with current bibliographic
and reference sources in agriculture and/or the life sciences; experience
in collection development, reference work, and/or user education in an
academic library; record of
ability to develop and implement effective, innovative public services,
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. Application: Review of applications will begin May 1,
2000 and will continue until position is
filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and
names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Caroline Wire,
Assistant to the 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 213/821-1617 (fax)
University Libraries
Information Services Division
c/o IDOR, UVI-A
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0182
Received on Fri Feb 25 2000 - 08:56:10 EST