Position Announcement - Extension Services

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              POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN (NEW POSITION)

RANK:                   
Instructor or Assistant Professor depending upon qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:       
Coordinate library services to off-campus instructional sites.  Work Monday
through Friday, staffing Information Desk one or two evenings per week
during academic terms, assisting and instructing users in obtaining
information.  Possibly participate in weekend rotation.  Provide library
orientation and instruction sessions, including training on the OPAC and
other electronic sources. Perform electronic searches. Assist in the
development of the reference and other collections.  Opportunities for a wide
variety of reference activities in an electronic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:         
An ALA-accredited master's degree is required.  Demonstrated knowledge
of electronic library systems, searching techniques, and instruction on
electronic tools.  Working knowledge of library services to off-campus sites. 
Friendly, open manner with library users and ability to work harmoniously
with University faculty and cooperatively with other Library departments and
staff are important.  Effective interpersonal and communications skills are
essential.  Versatility and flexibility.  Well-rounded general education and
range of experiences.  Commitment to professional development.  Reference,
instruction, and extension service experience in an academic library
preferred.

APPOINTMENT:
This new position is tenure track with faculty status and rank.  Appointment
at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank depending upon qualifications. 
Conditions:  12 month contract with 24 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays,
and 12 sick days.  Salary is competitive. Retirement is paid entirely by the
State; participation may be in state retirement system or TIAA.  State pays
80% of a health insurance policy.

UNIVERSITY:             
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 5,400 FTE students and 230
faculty.  It is in Clarksville, TN, population 75,000, located 45 miles
northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24.  APSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:           
Review of applications will begin June 15, 1996, and will continue until
position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, 250-500 word statement
on the philosophy and practice of library service to off-campus sites, and
graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for
initial screening), and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Donald F. Joyce, Dean
Felix G. Woodward Library
Austin Peay State University
P.O. Box 4595
Clarksville, TN  37044

For additional information or questions contact:
 Nancy Dulniak
dulniakn at apsu01.apsu.edu