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#3041 – Systems Librarian, University of La Verne Wilson Library
The University of La Verne invites applicants for a Systems Librarian (Assistant
Professor), a non-tenure track 12-month faculty appointment. Reporting
directly to the University Librarian, the Systems Librarian will use a high level
of technical, instructional, and interpersonal skills.
The responsibilities of this position include administering and providing
technical support for all aspects of library technology including the Innovative
Interfaces Millennium integrated library system, hardware and software
installations and maintenance, library wireless, opac, proxy server, online
resources and services such as LINK+, ILLIAD, ERM, OCLC, link resolver,
research databases, e-journals, e-books, etc.; assisting the University
Librarian with technology planning and project implementation; serving as
primary liaison with the university’s Office of Information Technology to
coordinate all library systems’ installation, upgrade and maintenance;
supervise one full-time staff member (Electronic Services Technician); serving
as liaison to database and online service providers; providing technology
training to library staff; providing research consultation services to library
users in a multi-disciplinary environment using multiple formats (in-person, e-
mail, phone, and chat); developing, promoting, and delivering effective library
research skills/information literacy instructional sessions, seminars and
workshops for both on-campus and off-campus programs; developing the
library collection by selecting materials for acquisition in all formats; serving as
liaison with selected academic departments; maintaining a program of
professional development.
This position requires ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science;
academic library experience; Innovative Interfaces experience; effective
written and oral communication skills; experience administering web-based
solutions using CSS, HTML, XML and related technologies; understanding of
the MARC record; the ability to function flexibly in a team environment;
excellent reference skills (online and in person), database searching; ability to
troubleshoot applications. Must be self directed, flexible and adaptable to
change, analytical, creative, and results and customer service oriented.
Preference will be given to those with an understanding of academic collection
development practices; experience providing information literacy instruction;
experience supporting document delivery, cataloging, interlibrary loan, or other
library workflow processes; and supervisory experience.
Hiring salary is commensurate with experience, and departmental equity.
Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan,
tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children and a
generous 10% contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan.
To apply, please send a cover letter with a description of your scholarly
interests, a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of your teaching philosophy
and goals, and the names and contact information for three professional
references to: Human Resources; Reference Position #3041; University of La
Verne; 1950 3rd Street; La Verne, CA 91750; or you may FAX your application
materials to: (909) 392-2791; or use our e-mail address jobs_at_laverne.edu . (If
you elect to attach a word document, use only Word for Windows or an
ADOBE PDF file; otherwise include all resume and cover letter information in
the main body of the e-mail message
Received on Wed Sep 01 2010 - 13:50:43 EDT