Position Available--Public Services Librarian Northwestern Indiana re-opened (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 18 Apr 2001 23:59 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 13:54:13 -0500 From: Tricia Wilke <TWilke@PURDUENC.EDU> Subject: Position Available--Public Services Librarian Northwestern Indiana re-opened 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: Jan Hanchar Fax: (219) 785-5540 Employment Manager E-mail: jhanchar@purduenc.edu Purdue University North Central 1401 South U.S. Highway 421 Westville, IN 46391 Educational and professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Purdue University North Central is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and encourages minorities, women and individuals with disabilities to apply.