LIBRARY SERVICES
TITLE: Temporary Reference/Instruction Librarian DEPARTMENT: Hilton C. Buley Library
Position Summary: The Temporary Reference/Instruction Librarian will provide reference service in a cooperative centralized reference environment, as well as specialized reference services for assigned academic areas. May serve as liaison with one or more academic departments, developing library collections in those areas. Provides general and subject-specific instruction, creates instructional materials and web pages, and participates in evening and weekend reference rotation.
Qualifications: ALA accredited M.L.S., or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of professional experience in public services in an academic library setting.
Duration: February 25, 2008 - December 19, 2008.
Application Deadline: February 18, 2008
Send letter of application and resume to:
Dr. Christina Baum, Director
Hilton C. Buley Library
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 06515
Reference 07-042
TITLE: Instruction Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Hilton C. Buley Library
Position Summary: The Instruction Coordinator provides the leadership, direction, planning, and assessment for a creative and effective library instruction program, integrating the use of print, media, and electronic sources into the university curriculum. The Coordinator will provide reference service in a cooperative centralized reference environment, as well as specialized reference services for assigned academic areas. Serves as liaison with two or more academic departments, developing library collections in those areas. Provides general and subject-specific instruction, creates instructional materials and web pages, and participates in evening and weekend reference rotation.
Qualifications: ALA accredited M.L.S., or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of professional experience in public services in an academic library setting.
Recent teaching experience and current professional library experience, including teaching information literacy employing appropriate instruction methods and technologies.
Experience in instructional planning, design, and evaluation; knowledge of current issues and practices, emerging technologies and innovations, and national trends in reference and instruction.
Broad experience with a wide variety of print and electronic reference materials.
Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues; commitment to public service and information literacy.
Excellent oral and written communication/presentation skills.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2008
Send letter of application and resume to:
Dr. Christina Baum, Director
Hilton C. Buley Library
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT 06515
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
