Positions announcement

Cleta Alix calix at fgcu.edu
Wed Sep 11 17:38:36 EDT 1996


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Faculty Librarians
Florida Gulf Coast University

FGCU is scheduled to open in fall 1997 with an enrollment of 2,500 as the
10th member of the State University System.  A broad range of undergraduate
and selected master's programs will be offered, with an emphasis on
alternative teaching systems and technology.  A state-of-the-art electronic
library is being designed as the heart of the University's learning
environment. All positions require a MLS from an accredited institution and
3 years relevant library experience. Must possess creativity, flexibility
and initiative, and able to work in a team-based management system.
Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate library programs, and at
least one year of hands-on experience using an integrated library system,
the Internet, WWW browsers.   Appointment for all positions will be made at
a faculty rank and salary commensurate with the candidate's experience on a
multi-year appointment basis.

Arts & Sciences Librarian - #11179
Education Librarian - #11180
Responsible for collection development, reference, and library instruction
for an undergraduate program in arts and sciences.  Analyzes collections;
writes and implements a collection development policy that responds to the
proposed curriculum in arts and sciences and/or education; provides
reference and research consultation services; designs and delivers library
instruction tailored to meet curriculum needs, and faculty enrichment
sessions on electronic resources; identifies electronic resources and
recommends purchases.

Business/Outreach Librarian - #11185
Primary business school subject specialist and main contact in providing
library services to the University's Distance Education programs, students
and faculty.  Works with Business School in developing business information
resources in the school's five county service area.  A Center for
Leadership and Innovation is planned jointly by the Business School and
Library.  Develops collections, programs, and services that take advantage
of the latest in technology; serves as team leader responsible for the
initial planning and implementation of  library services to support
distance education; participates in library public service activities.

Technical Services Team Leader - #11136 (Reannouncement)
Responsible for technical services in an outsourcing environment, including
quality control of acquisitions and shelf-ready technical processing by
vendors. Trains/supervises technical processing activities of staff;
manages/monitors outsourcing activities; provides leadership for the
integration of bibliographic records into statewide NOTIS based catalog;
participates in the incorporation of electronic resources, including
journals, databases, and data files. Req: Detailed knowledge of automated
integrated library system (e.g., NOTIS, DRA).  Knowledge of bibliographic
standards, authority control, database management, and issues surrounding
digital resources.

TO APPLY, there is no formal application form.  For each position for which
you are interested, submit two copies of a letter of interest, curriculum
vitae, and list of five references. Mail your materials to FGCU, Human
Resources Director, Position #, 17595 S. Tamiami Tr., #200,  Ft. Myers, FL,
33908-4500 postmarked by October 8, 1996.  For further information, please
call the 24-hour jobline at 941-590-1111. Under Florida's Public Records
Law, applications are available for public review upon request.

Florida Gulf Coast University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal
Access/Affirmative Action Institution which has commitment to cultural,
racial, and ethnic communities and encourages women and minorities to
apply.  It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment.


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Cleta M. Alix
Associate University Librarian        Email:calix at fgcu.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University         Voice:(941) 561-6156
17595 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 200      Fax: (941) 561-6199
Fort Myers, FL 33908-4500
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