Wellesley College - 3 open positions

[MacKenzie Stewart]

WELLESLEY COLLEGE, Wellesley, Mass.
INFORMATION SERVICES - THE COLLEGE LIBRARY

Wellesley College invites applications for three newly reconfigured
Library positions within the Information Services division, a group of
approximately 90 staff members responsible for meeting the library and
technology resource and service needs of the Wellesley community of
students, faculty and staff.  Each of the positions provides
opportunities to contribute to the educational mission of the College
through the
delivery of outstanding information services.  Successful candidates
must be committed to working in a collaborative environment and to
ongoing
learning and professional development.  They must also have superior
interpersonal and communication skills.  These positions were shaped in
the course of a Library-wide work redesign, implementation of which has
just
begun.  Wellesley College offers a comprehensive benefits package and
salary commensurate with experience.

RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN AND GROUP MANAGER
Provides leadership for the Research and Instruction Group (RIG) of the
Wellesley College Library, the group responsible for the planning and
delivery of research support and instructional services.  Facilitates
and performs the work done in the RIG, such as providing reference
service,
teaching subject-specific and other research skills classes, and
creating Web pages to support the information needs of students and
faculty.  As
a member of the Library's six-person Management Group, undertakes a
comprehensive leadership role in such activities as planning,
establishing priorities and allocating resources.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS; 4-5 years' increasingly responsible
professional experience in providing reference service and library
instruction in an academic setting; excellent analytical and teaching
skills; demonstrated interest in developing innovative, user-centered
forms of service delivery as well as the necessary Web skills; knowledge
and
experience in collaborative management techniques; superior oral and
written communication skills; ability to plan, prioritize, motivate, and

coordinate the work of staff; diplomacy, flexibility, ability to work
well under pressure; background in the humanities or social sciences.
Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language is preferred.
Salary range:  $45,000-$54,000

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT SUBJECT SPECIALIST
As a member of the Library Collections Management Group, participates in

the full range of practices that build, preserve and manage the
Library's collections.  Selects materials (in all formats and in
specified subject
disciplines) for the Library.  Serves as the Library's primary contact
with students and faculty in specific departments and programs to ensure
that
their basic library information and research needs can be sustained
through local or remote resources.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS or other advanced academic degree
(preferably in the social sciences, including psychology) and experience

in academic libraries; 3 years' experience in collection management;
exceptional communication, group and analytical skills; ability to work
independently and in a collaborative group environment; demonstrated
interest in developing innovative, user-centered forms of service
delivery; reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages; experience
or course
work in qualitative/quantitative research methods desirable; spreadsheet

and database management skills.
Salary range:  $40,000-$47,000

SCIENCE RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN (HALF-TIME POSITION)
As a member of the Research and Instruction Group, provides reference
service and library instruction in science disciplines to all patrons,
including Wellesley College's summer program students.  Teaches
subject-specific and other research skills classes, develops Web pages
and other items to enhance library instruction, and performs extended
computerized literature searches.  Collaborates with other members of
the Research and Instruction Group to plan for delivery of new services.

Requirements:  ALA-accredited MLS; 1-3 years' professional experience in

a public service setting, preferably with a science research collection;

strong background in the sciences; experience in library instruction;
demonstrated interest in developing innovative, user-centered forms of
service delivery; ability to work independently and in a collaborative
group environment; one year+ experience searching online science
databases; broad knowledge of science reference materials; basic
computer skills,
including Web page construction; ability to work well under pressure;
adaptability and flexibility in scheduling hours (some nights and
weekends required).
Salary range:  $35,000-$43,000 (pro-rated to half time)

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If interested, send cover letter and resume indicating specific
position, salary requirements, and the names of 3 professional
references to:
Human Resources Office, Code: BG9/12; Wellesley College, 106 Central
St., Wellesley MA 02481; email: employment at wellesley.edu; fax:
781-283-3663.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  Wellesley

College is an AA/EEO employer and encourages applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and candidates with disabilities.

Visit the Wellesley College Web Site at www.wellesley.edu