Assistant Professor/Librarian at WKU-Owensboro

Western Kentucky University, Owensboro Regional Campus, is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Professor/Librarian in the Department of Library Public Services. This position is located on the Owensboro Campus. This is a ten-month, tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position begins on July 1, 2013.

WKU-Owensboro (WKU-O) enrolls approximately 1200 students and employs over 80 faculty and staff members. The WKU-O campus, approximately 70 miles from the main campus in Bowling Green, offers a wide variety of degree programs and serves the western Kentucky and southern Indiana area. With a population of 58,000, Owensboro sits on the south shore of the Ohio River and is located in Daviess County.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. All tenure-eligible positions involve, in addition to regular job duties, assigned committee work and  research/publishing.

• Supervise and manage the WKU-Owensboro Campus Library services, material, and personnel, including student assistants

• Provide reference service, research instruction (primarily on using online databases), and library orientation to WKU-O faculty and students

• Do collection development for the undergraduate and graduate programs offered at WKU-Owensboro and for assigned areas of the main campus library

• Serve as liaison to main campus academic departments

• Work with the Extended Library and Off-Campus Services Librarian to assure quality service to the WKU-O students

NOTE: This position requires regular, periodic travel between Owensboro and the main campus in Bowling Green.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library or Information Science, plus a subject Master's, specialist, or other advanced degree

• Prior library experience in a professional position

• Recent experience with various instructional technologies and digital resources in a library setting

• Experience providing reference services and instruction

• Ability to meet the promotion and tenure criteria of the Department

Salary: commensurate with education and experience.

Please send application materials to:

Katherine Pennavaria

WKU-Glasgow Library

500 Hilltopper Way

Glasgow, KY 42141

k.pennavaria@wku.edu

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745-5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

Electronic Resources Librarian position at WKU

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

Western Kentucky University seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor/ Electronic Resources Librarian in the Department of Library Technical Services. This is a ten month, tenure-eligible faculty position beginning on July 1, 2013 reporting to the Head, Department of Library Technical Services with collaborative report to the Head, Library Public Services. For more information about our library, see our web site at: http://www.wku.edu/Library/

Responsibilities include: facilitate the selection, acquisition, maintenance, access and licensing of electronic resources. Develops policies and procedures for managing electronic resources and oversees licensing and compliance, tracking status, access and other technology issues. Prepares statistical reports on usage. Chairs the library-wide committee for electronic resources. Assists with institutional repository and other digital initiatives. Shared responsibilities for reference and instructional services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Research, service, and publication required for promotion and tenure.

Requirements: ALA accredited MLS degree. Experience with managing issues and processes associated with electronic resources. Familiarity with emerging information technologies, and web technologies. Ability to lead digital initiatives in collaboration with librarians, faculty, and administration. Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond efficiently to changing needs and priorities. Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a timely manner.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2012 and continue until filled. Salary
commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, official transcripts, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three professional references to:

 

Deana Groves, Chair, Search Committee

Department of Library Technical Services

Western Kentucky University

1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067

Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1067

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / University ADA Services at (270) 745-5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

temporary part-time position at Transylvania University Library

Transylvania Library is seeking a temporary, part-time reference librarian to aid students with their research and assist with supervision of library student workers. The individual selected will work between 15 and 30 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings and may include some weekends. The assignment will end on or before December 14.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a Masters in Library Science or a person pursuing their MLS degree.

This position will provide some excellent resume building experience to an individual who is just beginning in the career field.  It can also provide supplemental income to one with experience.

Please apply by September 14; however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume as one document on-line by following the staff job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Jeff Mudrak, Director of Human Resources.  (Note: Only one document may be submitted when applying for the position.)

Transylvania University is an equal opportunity employer.

Position announcement: Information Literacy Coordinator, Berea College

From the Berea College Jobs site:

 

Coordinator of Information Literacy

Hutchins Library

Berea College

Berea College's Hutchins Library seeks an energetic, innovative, and collegial Coordinator of Information Literacy to lead a strong service-oriented team as they develop and implement programs to support student and faculty research.  This position provides leadership, vision, and oversight of the information literacy program and research services; oversees the transformation of these services based on assessment and implementation of new technologies; collaborates with the library faculty to implement and support information technologies; directly supervises two faculty positions and indirectly supervises approximately ten student assistants; and collaborates with other academic programs and centers to support student success initiatives. Many of the library's services support the information literacy program, and the Coordinator has a leadership role in designing and overseeing these services using information technology, instructional design, and high-impact practices - not just those for today, but also helping guide the entire Library successfully through an ever-changing landscape in the future. The Coordinator ensures that the Library is both high-tech and high-touch, welcoming for students and faculty members, and integrated into the curriculum.

As a member of the library faculty, the Coordinator serves as a liaison to academic programs, teaches information literacy sessions, works at the reference desk, provides research consultations, and serves on library and campus committees.  The Coordinator of Information Literacy reports to Director of Library Services. This is a continuing, non-tenure track, 11-month position with faculty rank and status. The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate is required to have a Master's in Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; a deep background in educational theory and technology; five years professional experience working with faculty members to integrate information literacy skills into the curriculum; and demonstrated success in a leadership role. The successful candidate should also have a strong background in science, social sciences, or education; demonstrated success with information technology tools; experience in developing and assessing information literacy programs and in implementing new technologies; demonstrated knowledge of information technology, instructional design, and social media applications; excellent interpersonal communication, organization, and analytic skills; ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively with a diverse clientele of students, faculty, and library colleagues; ability to work independently and/or in a team-based environment.

Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 40 states and 60 countries and is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts college in the United States. Berea admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a four-year full-tuition scholarship. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. Graduates distinguish themselves in a variety of fields, including social service, government, ministry, the arts, business, education, medicine, and science, and many go on to earn graduate degrees.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 15,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati and Louisville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing qualifications and interest in the position, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Anne Chase 

Director of Library Services

Berea College

CPO Library

Berea, KY 40404

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

Part-time evening position - Spencerian College LRC - Lexington Campus

Position title: Library Assistant - Evening (Part-time)
Institution: Spencerian College LRC - Lexington Campus

Job duties: Responsible for operating the Learning Resource Center in the evening hours. General circulation duties; serial check-in; provide general and subject-specific library orientation individual or group instruction for evening faculty and students; locate materials and information for patrons in online catalog(s), databases and the Internet; answer reference and general questions; assist users with Microsoft software (Office 2010 components), process new materials; perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the librarian.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or minimum of two years of college required - library experience preferred - excellent public service and communication skills - working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office components, Internet and databases. Experience with TLC or other library software helpful.

Must be able to work Monday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday 4:30 - 9:40 pm, Friday 4:00 - 9:00pm (weekend hours may be available if desired). During school breaks work day hours and may be assigned non-library duties and tasks. Must be able to work solo and acquire skills through self-instruction.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Start date: June 18, 2012

Hours and start date are not negotiable.

How to Apply: Apply online at: http://news.sullivan.edu/suscareers/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=434