Position Announcement - Head, Reference and Instruction Librarian

[Sid Dreese]

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located
ninety minutes from the Baltimore/Washington area.  Established in 1832,
the College has a rich history, and is located on a 220-acre campus with an
enrollment of approximately 2,200 students.

(SEARCH EXTENDED) Head, Reference and Instruction Librarian 
(Musselman Library) - Gettysburg College seeks an experienced reference
librarian to manage the Reference and Instruction Department.  Helps shape
and guide proactive reference and research services in a highly electronic
environment.  Oversees department personnel management including hiring,
training, and evaluation.  Supervises and evaluates 3 librarians.
Coordinates department goals and plans new initiatives.  Reference desk
coverage, including one evening per week, while classes are in session.
Participates in bibliographic instruction and collection development.
Coordinates reference collection development. Works closely with the Access
Services Librarian to develop strong and visible public services program.
This is a new position and reports to the Director of Library Services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS degree; proven leadership
record with substantial professional experience in an academic library,
preferably in a liberal arts setting; knowledge of traditional and
electronic reference services and sources; supervisory and administrative
experience; ability to coordinate programs and services; understanding of
scholarly communication patterns and needs of a scholarly clientele;
desire to play a visible role in the academic community; extensive
knowledge of new technologies and their applications in enhancing user
services; strong commitment to providing quality service; ability to work
flexibly and creatively in a demanding environment; and excellent
communication skills.  Highly desired: Five years experience as a reference
librarian; collection development experience; second master=s degree;
foreign language.

Salary is competitive and complemented with a highly competitive benefits
package. Contact Human Resources (717-337-6202) for salary range.
Gettysburg College encourages diversity through its affirmative action and
equal employment opportunity programs. Address all requests for
information, letters of application and resumes, including the names,
addresses
and phone numbers of three professional references to: Jennifer Morris,
Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Office, Gettysburg College,
Gettysburg, PA 17325, Email address: jmorris at gettysburg.edu.

Applications received by June 25, 1999 will be guaranteed full
consideration.  Application materials will be accepted until the position
is filled.

For more information visit the College web page at:
http://www.gettysburg.edu and the library web page at
http://www.gettysburg.edu/library