Fwd: Reference & Digital Services Librarian

[Roy Tennant]

Posted on behalf of Susan Pickett <slp23 at cornell.edu>, please do not 
reply to me. Thanks,
Roy

>Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 15:28:00 -0500
>From: Susan Pickett <slp23 at cornell.edu>
>Subject: Reference & Digital Services Librarian
>
>Good Afternoon.  Would it be possible to post the following vacancy 
>on your listserv?  Thank you.
>
>Reference and Digital Services Librarian
>
>Cornell University Library seeks dynamic, energetic applicants for 
>the position of Reference and Digital Services Librarian in the 
>Olin/Kroch/Uris Libraries Reference Division.  Housing material 
>primarily in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Olin, Kroch and 
>Uris Libraries make up the largest unit of the Cornell University 
>Library. 
>
>The Olin/Kroch/Uris Reference Services Division is involved in the 
>planning, development and implementation of innovative tools and 
>services including LiveHelp (a “chat” Reference Service), 
>CreationStations (high-end, collaborative, multi-media 
>workstations), and MyLibrary. The Division incorporates four 
>physical service points in Olin and Uris libraries---as well as two 
>virtual service points--which together receive over 70,000 queries 
>per year. Reference Service is provided by a combination of 
>Librarians and Reference Assistants and includes extensive work with 
>electronic resources and government documents. Our large, dynamic 
>Instruction program, encompassing undergraduate classes, graduate 
>seminars, workshops, and individual research consultations, reaches 
>over 5,000 students annually. The Olin and Uris Reference 
>Collections comprise more than 28,000 volumes, CD-ROM resources, 
>networked electronic resources and selected microform sets. The 
>Division provides Cartographic and GIS reference services in a 
>separately staffed and housed Map Collection of 250,000 maps. The 
>Division also maintains a large United Nations depository collection 
>as well as an Electronic Text Center.
>
>Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head, 
>Olin/Kroch/Uris Reference Services Division, the Reference and 
>Digital Services Librarian plays a significant role in planning, 
>developing, and implementing innovative digital reference and 
>instruction services; shares in planning new models of service; 
>implements special projects; provides reference service, library 
>instruction, tours and workshops; serves on CUL committees, working 
>groups, etc.; is active professionally; and performs other duties as 
>assigned.
>
>Requirements: An ALA accredited master's degree in 
>library/information science or equivalent combination of education 
>and experience.  A demonstrated ability to contribute to digital 
>service initiatives and to new models of reference service.  Strong 
>technology aptitude and skills.  Excellent organizational and 
>communication skills.  Awareness of issues and trends in information 
>technology and public services.  Ability to work effectively with a 
>diverse clientele.  Ability to work independently and with others in 
>a demanding and rapidly changing environment.  Evidence of 
>initiative and resourcefulness in past activities.  A working 
>knowledge of bibliographic and reference tools. Subject expertise in 
>an area of Humanities or Social Sciences.
>
>Desired:  Up to three years of Reference experience in an academic 
>or research library.  Successful teaching and/or library instruction 
>experience.  Experience providing technical support. A graduate 
>degree in Humanities or Social Sciences.  Reading knowledge of one 
>or more Western European languages.
>
>Application: Review of applications begins immediately and will 
>continue until the position is filled.  Salary and rank will be 
>dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Please send cover 
>letter, resume, and the names and phone numbers of three references 
>to:
>
>Susan Markowitz, Director
>Library Human Resources
>201 Olin Library, Cornell University
>Ithaca, New York  14853-5301
>e-mail: libhr at cornell.edu
>
>
>Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
>Employer strongly committed to diversity.  We value qualified 
>candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds 
>and experiences.
>
>
>*************************
>Susan Pickett
>Library Administration
>201 Olin Library
>(607) 255-5181
>(607) 255-6788 Fax