Job opening--Digital Information Services Librarian, Oakland U. (MI)

[Mildred H. Merz]

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DIGITAL INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN                                    
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan                                   
                                                                          
The Oakland University Library is seeking a motivated, service-oriented,  
and technologically proficient librarian to fill a new position created to
extend our web presence in reference, library instruction, and other      
digital services.  The Library has a highly collaborative environment     
where excellence in job performance, scholarship, and service are valued. 
We encourage recent graduates as well as experienced librarians with      
interests in these areas to apply.                                        
                                                                          
Primary responsibilities:  The successful candidate will work with the    
Information Literacy Group on web-based instruction projects to further   
the integration of technology into library instruction; assist the        
Reference Group in exploring and introducing innovative web-based services
such as real-time/interactive virtual reference; participate with the Web 
Team in developing the content and graphic design of the library's web    
site and in providing support for other library web content producers; aid
in the planning and implementation of other electronic initiatives        
including web-based marketing and communications.  Duties will also       
include reference, instruction, and additional responsibilities based upon
the library's needs and the successful candidate's qualifications and     
interests.  This is a tenure track position which also requires the       
fulfillment of scholarship and service requirements for tenure and        
promotion.                                                                
                                                                          
Required qualifications:  ALA-accredited MLS degree; and the following as 
evidenced by coursework, previous work experience, professional           
development, or extracurricular activities:  understanding and enthusiasm 
for the role and potential of technology for the design and delivery of   
services and resources; strong interest in providing reference and        
instruction services using multiple delivery methods and in improving     
teaching/learning through technology; knowledge of current and emerging   
technologies in digital and web-based library services; demonstrated      
proficiency in web page development and in the use of web-authoring tools 
and HTML; familiarity with scripts such as Perl and Java; ability to plan,
initiate, and implement effective programs, projects, or services;        
effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability  
to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with diverse     
faculty, staff, and students; evidence of flexibility, enthusiasm, and    
collegiality; potential to meet library's requirements for promotion and  
tenure.                                                                   
                                                                          
Desired qualifications: Previous teaching, reference, and web design      
experience in an academic library; experience with database-driven design 
and metadata standards; scholarly publications; participation in          
professional organizations.                                               
                                                                          
Rank, Salary, Benefits:  Tenure-track, eight-month academic year,         
bargaining-unit faculty appointment.  Tenure dependent upon job           
performance, scholarship, and service.  Assistant or Associate Professor  
rank.  Professorial rank and salary determined by credentials and         
experience, with a minimum salary of $35,000.  Excellent fringe benefits  
program including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans.                
                                                                          
General Information:  Oakland University is a comprehensive,              
state-supported institution of approximately 15,000 students that offers a
diverse set of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and      
doctoral levels.  The university is located 30 miles north of Detroit on a
wooded and attractive 1,500 acre campus.  For more information, see the   
Oakland University Library Web site (http://www.kl.oakland.edu).          
                                                                          
Applications:  Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses,  
telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional     
references to: Elaine K. Didier, Dean, Librarian Search Committee, Kresge 
Library, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484.  E-mail      
inquiries to Mildred Merz, Chair of Search Committee, merz at oakland.edu.   
Fax number:  248-370-2474.   Review of applications will begin on February
15, 2002, and continue until the position is filled.  Oakland is an       
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications 
from women and minorities.                                                
                                                                          
                                                                          
Mildred H. Merz                                                           
Kresge Library                                                            
Oakland University                                                        
Rochester, MI 48309                                                       
merz at oakland.edu                                                          
voice:  248-370-2457                                                      
fax: 248-370-2474