CDL: TERM POSITION - SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN - Seton Hall University

Position Announcement
From: John Buschman <johnebuschman_at_gmail.com>

TERM POSITION / SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN

The University Libraries at Seton Hall University invite applications 
for the position of Social Sciences Librarian to provide research and 
instructional services. This is a term library faculty position – 
renewable up to five (5) years. This position will provide the full 
range of liaison, collection development and instructional services for 
Political Science/Public Affairs, the School of Diplomacy and 
International Relations, and History; will participate fully in the full 
range of Reference responsibilities up to 10-11 hours/week, with 
assigned nights and weekends; participates in the Instruction Program, 
providing approximately 20-35 sessions per year plus tours, research 
consultations, etc.; assists in other areas as 
available/appropriate/needed; participates in some department and campus 
service.
Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; a demonstrated 
background of strong relevance to the liaison/bibliographer subject 
areas noted above; demonstrated working knowledge of print and 
electronic information resources and effective search strategies with 
skills in the use of presentation software and bibliographic citation 
software; demonstrated ability to keep abreast of emerging technology 
and information resources and knowledge of current and emerging trends, 
issues, and best practices in academic libraries; demonstrated 
interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse student 
body, faculty, staff and the public, handling queries, suggestions and 
complaints; excellent organizational, written and oral communication 
skills and the capability to work in a collegial environment; must be 
able to work one night per week and weekend rotation. Special 
Consideration will be given to experience in the areas noted above at 
the college level, and/or a relevant subject masters.

To apply, send CV and letter of application, including the name, email 
and telephone number of three references to:

Jody.Drafta_at_shu.edu<mailto:Jody.Drafta_at_shu.edu> Subject line: Position: 
Social Sciences Librarian

and addressed to:

Search Committee
Position: Social Sciences Librarian
University Libraries
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ 07079

Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its 
employees.
In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they 
support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

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John Buschman
Dean of University Libraries
Seton Hall University