Greenville CollegeHuman ResourcesPOSITION: Half-time Assistant Librarian in Public Services POSITION DESCRIPTION: Half-time, twelve-month public services librarian position, 20 hours per week beginning July 1, 2006 . Review of applications will begin in June and the position is expected to be filled by July 1. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS or equivalent required; experience in academic library public services, familiarity with online database searching in a variety of interfaces as well as general internet searching, excellent computer skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills are expected. Familiarity with Endeavor Voyager integrated library system and ExLibris' SFX link resolver system is beneficial. A personal Chris tian faith commitment and support of the College's Mission , Theological Assumptions and Lifestyle Statement are required. RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in reference and up to two of the following: library instruction, periodicals management, or interlibrary loan; also includes some supervision of student workers when acting as Supervisor on Duty. Reference hours will include at least one night a week and some Saturday afternoons, with the rest of the 20 hours being arranged in blocks with the reference desk schedule. COMPENSATION: Salary will based on the Faculty Salary Schedule and will be determined by education and experience. Health insurance and retirement benefits are included. RUBY E. DARE LIBRARY: The library has approximately 130,000 volumes and 450 periodical subscriptions in a 42,000 square foot building. Three and one-half librarians, one paraprofessional, and 25 student workers serve the College's approximately 1,350 students. The library is a member of the Consortium for College and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), whose integrated library system “I-Share” uses Endeavor's Voyager system, OCLC, and the Lewis & Clark Library System, and has a number of electronic indexing and reference services. GREENVILLE COLLEGE: The College is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and has a rich heritage of affiliation with the Free Methodist Church , yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu. APPLICATIONS: Letters of application should include: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) evidence of preparation for this position; (3) contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin in June with the search remaining open until the position is filled. Please address applications to: Jane Hopkins, Director of Ruby E. Dare Library Greenville College seeks to model the diversity of Christ's kingdom. Toward that end we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, disability, or national/ethnic origin. Last updated: June 12, 2005 |
