From: "Kate Shaughnessy" <kshaugh_at_lib.NMSU.Edu>
ASSISTANT COLLECTION SERVICES LIBRARIAN, Tenure Track
New Mexico State University
Rank:Instructor/Assistant Professor
Deadline:November 20, 2000
Salary:Up to $29,500, Depending On Qualifications
Qualifications: Required: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program;
ability to be trained in collection management and acquisitions in an
on-line environment; ability to problem-solve; interest or experience in
supervision; excellent interpersonal skills; flexibility in prioritizing
multiple projects.
Desired: Knowledge of integrated library systems; computer literate; able
to work in group settings; comfortable in a culturally diverse environment;
library experience; evidence of leadership potential; additional graduate
degree.
Responsibilities: As an ENTRY-LEVEL LIBRARIAN and in conjunction with the
Department Head, provides leadership and support for monographic and serials
units. After training, will assume responsibility for supervision of the
monographic unit. Participates in coordination of the day-to-day activities
of the department. Provides administrative support to departmental staff.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to meet the requirements for faculty
promotion and tenure: librarianship; professional knowledge; research,
publication and creative activity; and service. Special projects as
assigned.
Benefits: Group medical, life and hospital insurances; choice of retirement
programs; sick leave; annual leave; workers' compensation; unemployment
compensation; others. For details, see
http://www.nmsu.edu/~personel/benefits.html
New Mexico State University, New Mexico's land grant university, enrolls
approximately 15,000 students in 75 undergraduate, 50 masters, and 20
doctoral degree programs. NMSU is classified as a Doctoral/Research
Universities-Extensive institution and is a member of the Hispanic
Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). The Library contains
approximately 1 million volumes and has an annual budget exceeding $5
million. The University Library operates 2 buildings, each with
state-of-the-art electronic classrooms. For more information, see our web
page at http://lib.nmsu.edu.
Located along the Rio Grande River in southern New Mexico, NMSU is 40 miles
north of the El Paso, Texas-Ciudad Juarez, Mexico metropolitan area, at the
southern end of the Rocky Mountains. This desert area enjoys abundant
sunshine and is within easy driving distance of excellent hiking, skiing,
and water sports.
Submit letter stating qualifications, resume, and names, addresses and phone
numbers of three references, postmarked on or before November 20, 2000, to:
Kate Shaughnessy, Personnel Officer; NMSU Library Administration; Box 30006,
MSC 3475; Las Cruces, NM 88003-8006. Inquiries: 505-646-3102 or
kshaugh_at_lib.nmsu.edu
NMSU IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work
in the USA.
Received on Fri Sep 15 2000 - 17:05:31 EDT