Job posting: Public Services Librarian (Purdue University North Central) Marcia Tuttle 03 Oct 2000 16:38 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:39:06 -0500 From: Tricia Wilke <twilke@purduenc.edu> Subject: Job posting: Public Services Librarian NW Indiana We have an opening for a Public Services Librarian at Purdue University North Central. If you know of someone who might be interested in this position, please forward this announcement to them. Thank you.Public Services Librarian Purdue University North Central is searching for a Public Services Librarian who will be responsible for bibliographic instruction, reference, interlibrary loan services, and circulation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ? Conducts bibliographic instruction for classes and other groups as required ? Consults with faculty, develop and present course-specific library instruction sessions ? Delivers traditional and electronic reference services to students, faculty, and staff ? Presents workshops on electronic information resources ? Manages Interlibrary Loan services, including handling requests, budgeting and statistical record keeping ? Supervises and coordinates circulation desk staff, including two FTE clerks ? Assists in developing and maintaining the Reference and Interlibrary Loan web pages ? Contributes to planning and process improvement of the library ? Reference collection development in cooperation with acquisitions librarian and Library Director OTHER DUTIES: ? Participates in annual inventory of library materials ? Oversees the process of encumbrance including the determination of late fees, ordering fees and book fees ? Provides written reports for Library Director and performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters of Library Science (ALA Accredited) and one-year professional experience in a public library services operation. Experience with OCLC and other computer-based systems for interlibrary loan services. Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong service orientation. Knowledge of and experience with information technologies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Library instruction and supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with library automation management systems, specifically Voyager. To apply please fax (with no duplicate mailings), e-mail, or mail your cover letter, resume and the names/phone numbers of three references to: Sue Miller Fax: (219) 785-5540 Director, Human Resources E-mail: smiller@purduenc.edu Purdue University North Central 1401 South U.S. Highway 421 Westville, IN 46391 Application Review Begins: June 25, 2000, position open until filled. Educational and professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Criminal convictions check will be conducted at date of hire. Purdue University North Central is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and encourages minorities, women and individuals with disabilities to apply. -- Tricia Wilke Technical Services Librarian Purdue University North Central Library 1401 South US 421/LSF Building Westville, IN 46391 (219) 785-5234 (219) 785-5501 (fax) twilke@centaur.cc.purduenc.edu