Posted 11/4/2009: Research & Instruction Librarian, Hunter Library with Western Carolina University, Cullowhee North Carolina
Research & Instruction Librarian
Hunter Library seeks a creative, service-oriented reference librarian to join its staff. This librarian will provide specialized library services to the students and faculty in the Mathematics & Computer Science Department (undergraduate students, master's students and 18 faculty) and the Kimmel School, which comprises two departments: Construction Management and Engineering & Technology and which has undergraduate students, master's students and 29 faculty. Responsibilities include collection development and information literacy instruction, development of research guides and tutorials, serving as the department's ambassador for overarching issues for the university's distance learner and creating general online tutorials, especially in the context of serving distance learners.
All reference librarians at Hunter Library participate in the full range of reference and instructional activities, including some evening and weekend hours. The 12-month, tenure-track position reports to the Head of Research and Instruction.
Required Qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited program; knowledge of reference sources and dedication to accurate and responsive information services; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues; strong commitment to student learning; enthusiasm for learning and applying technology in an academic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Reference experience in an academic or special library; experience providing information literacy instruction; degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, construction management, or a related technical science; experience with integration of library services into web-based instructional delivery programs such as Blackboard or Moodle
About the University
Western Carolina University is one of the 16 senior institutions of the University of North Carolina system. It is a dynamic, regional comprehensive university with approximately 9,400 students. Western focuses on academic quality through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and through its commitment to integrated learning and the scholarship of engagement. Located in Cullowhee, NC, Western is situated in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 52 miles west of Asheville and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the nation's most spectacular and most visited national parks. While in a small town setting, the university is only 3 hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.
About the Library
Hunter Library has a long, respected record of providing excellent service to the university and region. The library is dedicated to the thoughtful integration of print and digital resources and to supporting and developing the general, information, digital, graphic, and visual literacy of students and the teaching and research needs of faculty and staff. The Reference Department provides a variety of services to support users' discovery, evaluation, and use of information. This includes a vital instruction program, reaching over 4400 students per year. The library has 19 tenure track faculty members, 30 staff members, and an annual budget of approximately $4.5 million. The library contains approximately 800,000 print and electronic volumes and provides access to more than 45,000 journals through print subscriptions and electronic databases. The library is an active partner in the Western North Carolina Library Network.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. This is a twelve month, tenure-track position with a generous 24 days of vacation leave annually.
Application Procedure
To apply, access our online employment system at: https://jobs.wcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51806. You will be required to attach a letter of application, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references.
Effective July 1, 2007 final candidates for employment will be subject to criminal background checks. Some vacancies may also require credit or motor vehicle checks. EOE/AA.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Elisabeth Leonard at eleonard@wcu.edu.
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