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[Ethelle S. Bean]

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TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Technical Services Librarian (12 month position).  Dakota State
University is seeking an energetic, service-oriented individual to
join a small team of forward-looking, dedicated librarians and 
associates.  The University's mission emphasizes the use and integration
of computer technology in all aspects of its curriculum.  This
unique approach has been recognized nationally and provides an 
exciting and innovative atmosphere for students, faculty, and staff.  The
Karl E. Mundt Library is a member of the South Dakota Library
Network (SDLN), a state-wide, multi-type, integrated, on-line library
system. 

Responsibilities include administration and coordination of
technical services in accordance with the goals of the library.
Technical Services includes: collection development, serials,
acquisitions, cataloging, processing, maintenance, access, and
storage of library materials. Responsible for local technical
upgrades of SDLN and first-line trouble shooting of library
non-networked microcomputers. The position assists the Director by
tracking the budget.  The position reports to the Director of the
Library and supervises 1 FTE Library Associate and student support
staff. 

Qualifications include ALA-accredited MLS; relevant experience in
technical services preferred; interest in innovation and adoption of
library technology, ability to work independently and collegiall y;
excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of OCLC
and a variety of microcomputer software packages like Word and Excel
expected;  knowledge of PALS helpful;  interpersonal skills
necessary to work collegially and cooperatively with other library
staff, faculty and campus community; experience with library
automation; and a commitment to the service role of the library in
an a cademic setting.  Position is full-time, permanent, and tenure
leading, with faculty status at the rank of instructor or assistant
professor depending upon qualifications. Librarians are expected to
meet tenure and promotion requirements of the Library faculty.  
Salary range is mid twenties annually plus benefits package.

DSU is located in eastern South Dakota in a region of lakes
approximately 45 miles north of Sioux Falls. The university enrolls
approximately 1300 students and is an exciting undergraduate
institution.  The  Karl E. Mundt Library provides an attractive and
well-used environment for study and teaching.  A new 16 station
teaching lab was recently installed in the library.  Visit the
library's web page at
http://www.dsu.edu/departments/library/index.html.  The library and
campus administration encourage participatory management, open
communication, and staff development at all levels of the or
ganization.

Review of applications will begin June 10 and continue until the
position is filled.  Send letter, resume, and the names, addresses,
and phone numbers of  at least three current references to: Ethelle
S. Bean, Director of the Library, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota
State University, Madison, SD 57042-1799; FAX 605-256-5208, Internet
Address: beane at columbia.dsu.edu. 

Disabled applicants are invited to identify any necessary
accommodations required in the application process. 
TDD#1-800-877-1113.  EOE ??