From: Mildred Merz <merz_at_oakland.edu>
REFERENCE/INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
KRESGE LIBRARY
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN
The Oakland University Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic
individual to provide general reference and instruction services as well
as collection development and technical support to faculty and students.
Primary responsibilities: Work closely with faculty and students to
expand the use of information resources through in-depth consultation
and effective instruction and reference services; serve as collection
development liaison to engineering, mathematics, and science
departments; assist with the development and integration of Web-based
resources into library instruction, collection development, and
reference services; fulfill scholarship and service requirements for
promotion and tenure. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based
upon the library's needs and the successful candidate's qualifications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS degree; and the following as evidenced by coursework,
previous work experience, professional development, or extracurricular
activities:
--Ability to plan, initiate, and implement effective programs, projects,
or services.
--Strong interest in teaching and a commitment to client-centered
services.
--Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of print and electronic
information resources, including Web-based formats and networked
environments.
--Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
--Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with
diverse faculty, staff, and students.
--Potential to meet library's requirements for promotion and tenure.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
--Knowledge of the research and instructional needs of students and
faculty in engineering, mathematics, and/or the sciences.
--Previous teaching, reference, and/or collection development experience
in an academic library.
--Experience with HTML, multimedia, and instructional technologies.
--Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science.
--Scholarly publications; participation in professional organizations.
RANK, SALARY, BENEFITS: Tenure-track, academic year (not a 22 vacation
days per year appointment as had appeared in another notice),
bargaining-unit faculty appointment. Tenure dependent upon job
performance, service, and scholarship. Professorial rank and salary
determined by credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of
$32,000. Excellent fringe benefits program including TIAA/CREF and
Fidelity retirement plans.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Oakland University is a comprehensive,
state-supported institution of approximately 15,000 students that offers
a diverse set of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and
doctoral levels, including Ph.D. programs in engineering, mathematics,
and the sciences. The university is located 30 miles north of Detroit
on a 1,500-acre campus. For more information, see the Oakland
University Library Web site at http://www.kl.oakland.edu.
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current professional
references to:
Elaine K. Didier, Dean
Reference Search Committee
300 Kresge Library
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484
Email Inquires: merz_at_oakland.edu
FAX number (248) 370-2474
Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2000, and continue until
the position is filled. Oakland is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and
minorities.
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 Wed Jun 07 2000 - 15:44:31 EDT