Position open: Reference & Instruction Libn

[Lois Smith <SmithL@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Central College, a liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa, has an opening for a
Reference and Instructional Services Librarian beginning June, 2002.  Review
of applications begins Feb.1, 2002 and continues until position is filled.

For more information about Central College and the Geisler Library, go to
http://www.central.edu.
The complete job description may be found at
http://www.central.edu/humanresources/positions/Refinstructservlibrarian.htm
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LIBRARY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
	CENTRAL COLLEGE
	PELLA, IOWA 50219

Reference and Instructional Services Librarian

Central College invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Reference
and Instruction Librarian in an outstanding liberal arts college library.
Central librarians are dedicated to providing students the information they
need to achieve their highest academic potential and to teaching them the
research skills necessary to lifelong learning. The collection includes
218,000 volumes and a rich array of electronic and audiovisual resources. We
seek an energetic, service-oriented librarian to lead in developing and
delivering reference and instruction programs in a dynamic information
environment.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: design and teach course-related and for-credit courses in
information literacy; provide reference service including some evenings and
weekends; share in library web site development and management of electronic
resources; participate in collection development; serve as liaison to
academic departments; oversee interlibrary loan  & document delivery;
collaborate with librarians and academic department faculty to integrate
library resources into curriculum and to develop a comprehensive information
literacy program. 

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS; 1-2 years relevant experience in an academic
library and commitment to liberal arts; demonstrated reference & teaching
abilities; thorough knowledge of and experience with print and online
resources; demonstrated skill in Web site development; advanced skills in MS
Office applications; excellent organizational & interpersonal skills;
ability to work collaboratively with library and academic department faculty
as well as campus constituents; demonstrated ability to meet College
requirements for faculty tenure and promotion.

Send letter of application, resume, graduate transcripts, and the names and
telephone numbers of three confidential references to Dr. Paul Naour, Vice
President of Academic Affairs, Central College, 812 University Street,
Pella, IA 50219. Salary and rank dependent on experience and qualifications;
Review of applications begins February 1, 2002 and continues until position
is filled. Expected start date June 2002.   Central College is an AA/EOE.