Government Publications Librarian position

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GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN (NEW POSITION)

RANK:
Assistant Professor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate technical and public services of the U.S. Federal Depository
Government Publications Collection of 198,000 items, including print,
microform, and electronic formats.   Work toward Library goals of adding
government publications to online catalog and automating processing
procedures.  Develop federal CD-ROM collection and WWW pages.  Supervise
highly experienced paraprofessional and student assistant.  Staff general
Information Desk, including evening and weekend hours, assisting and
instructing users in obtaining information.  Provide library instruction in
all areas and staff training in government sources. Assist in the
development of the reference and other collections.  Opportunities for a
wide variety of activities in an electronic environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An ALA-accredited master's degree.   Minimum of two years professional,
post-M.L.S. experience in government publications in an academic depository
library.   Demonstrated knowledge of federal government publications,
CD-ROMs, world wide web site development, electronic library systems, and
reference.  Friendly, open manner with library users and ability to work
harmoniously with University faculty and cooperatively with other Library
departments and staff.  Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
Versatility, flexibility, and initiative.  Well-rounded general education
and range of experiences.  Commitment to professional development and
professional service.

BENEFICIAL TO POSITION:
Professional-level reference and/or instruction experience in an academic
library.  Experience with CD-ROM management and web site development.
Experience with planning, managing, and evaluating major projects such as
conversion to an automated catalog.

APPOINTMENT:
Position is tenure track with faculty status and rank.  Librarians are
expected to meet tenure and promotion requirements of the Library faculty.
Appointment at Assistant Professor rank .  Conditions:  12 month contract
with 24 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days.  Salary is
approximately $40,000. Retirement is paid entirely by the State;
participation may be in state retirement system or TIAA.  State pays 80% of
a health insurance policy and all of a basic life insurance policy.  

UNIVERSITY:
The Library has been a federal depository since 1945 and selects 30% of
items available.  Austin Peay State University is a state supported
institution within the Tennessee Board of Regents System and has been
designated the liberal arts university of the system.  It has approximately
5,800 FTE students and 280 faculty.  It is in Clarksville, TN, population
98,000, located 45 miles northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24.  APSU is
an EEO/AA Employer.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Review of applications will begin November 15, 1999 and will continue until
position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, 250-500 word
statement on developing and promoting government publications in an academic
library, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are
acceptable for initial screening), and three letters of reference to:   Anne
Berwind; Felix G. Woodward Library; Austin Peay State University; P.O. Box
4595;  Clarksville, TN  37044.

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Anne Berwind
Head Information Services Dept. & Depository Librarian
Woodward Library, Depository 0587
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN  37044

tel:  (931) 221-7978
fax: (931) 221-7296
berwinda at apsu.edu