JOB POSTING: Grinnell College Libraries

[Karen Perone <karen@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Posted on behalf of Sharon Clayton, Grinnell College.

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GRINNELL COLLEGE

Reader Services Librarian

Grinnell College Libraries seek an individual of energy and initiative
who will coordinate and promote, within a dynamic and collaborative
library environment, information-literacy outreach and on-site reference
services.  Initial appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor.

Responsibilities include coordinating and publicizing the libraries
information-literacy and reference-service activities; teaching a
two-credit library research techniques course offered each semester; and
developing the reference collection of electronic and print resources.

All librarians at Grinnell College participate in reference-service
rotation, including evenings and weekends; teach in an active
information-literacy instruction program; select print and electronic
materials for the libraries’ collections; help to develop and maintain
the libraries’ website <http://www.lib.grinnell.edu>; serve as library
consultants to academic departments; and may supervise library support
staff in one or more areas.  Service to the profession of librarianship
and scholarly productivity are expected as a condition of reappointment
and/or promotion.

Requires: a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited
institution; effective oral and written communication skills; strong
teaching skills and interest; ability to be effective and tactful in
meeting all elements of a campus community that makes heavy demands on
library services; and a preference for working in a collaborative
environment.   Desired: Demonstrated teaching and/or reference
excellence in a library setting.  Minimum salary: $42,000

In their letters of application candidates should address their interest
in working in an undergraduate liberal-arts environment that emphasizes
close faculty-student interaction and values diversity.  Letters of
application, with a current vita and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of at least three references, should be sent to: Christopher
McKee, Librarian of the College, Burling Library, 1111 Sixth Avenue,
Grinnell, IA 50112-1690; telephone: (641) 269-3351.  Electronic
applications may be submitted to mckee@xxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:mckee@xxxxxxxxxx>.  To be assured of consideration,
applications should be received not later than February 2, 2004.

Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who
collectively reflect the diversity of the nation.  No applicant shall be
discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed or
disability.