Position Announcement - Extension Services

Sue Dentinger sdentin at sulmail.Stanford.EDU
Wed May 15 09:40:30 EDT 1996


On Wed, 15 May 1996 12:57:07 -0700  DEANNE LUCK 
<LUCKDL at APSU01.APSU.EDU> wrote:

> 
> 
> This announcement is being posted to several listservs.  Please
> excuse the duplication.
> 
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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

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Sue Dentinger
sdentin at sulmail




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