From: JUDY IRVIN <Jirvin_at_Library.latech.edu>
Head, User Education/Reference Librarian
Prescott Memorial Library,
Louisiana Tech University
Qualifications/Requirements: ALA accredited MLS; Strong background or
additional degree in the area of applied and natural sciences
preferred (see CANS web site at www.ans.latech.edu ); Knowledge of
current issues and trends in library instruction; 2-5 years
professional reference experience in the academic environment
preferred; Experience using electronic library and internet
technologies; Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and
written/oral communication skills; Ability to work effectively with
faculty, staff and students.
Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination and collaborative
design and development of library instructional programs and
resources. Assist in the design, implementation and promotion of an
instruction/information literacy curriculum, both online and
traditional; Prepare course-related instructional materials and assist
in staff training as needed; Coordinates instructional planning with
library staff; Participates in Library and University committees and
contributes to Library planning .Provide full range of reference
services to university faculty, staff and students. Duties include
staffing the Reference Desk during daytime, night and weekend rotation
schedule, and collection development.
Louisiana Tech University is a selective admission public university
with 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The main campus is
located in Ruston, a city of 20,600 in the piney hills of North
Louisiana and conveniently located between the two metropolitan areas
of Monroe and Shreveport. Prescott Memorial Library is a member of
the LOUIS statewide library consortium. The library has a staff of
27. The library houses over 2,000,000 items, is a regional U.S.
government documents depository, and is a member of SOLINET and OCLC.
Salary: Starting salary of $42,000. Twelve month, tenure-track
position. Competitive benefit package.
Application Review: Review of applications will begin May 2, 2005.
The position will remain open until filled; however, candidates are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To Apply: Send letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts
and names/phone numbers of three references to: Sue McFadden, Chair,
Head User Education Librarian Committee, Prescott Memorial Library,
P.O. Box 10408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
71272-0046. {318-257-4357} sumac_at_library.latech.edu. EEO/AA
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For further
information about Louisiana Tech see: www.latech.edu/tech/library/
Received on Wed Apr 13 2005 - 01:22:43 EDT