Gov't Documents Position: APSU, Clarksville, TN

[Luck, Deanne]

> 		GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION SERVICES 	
> LIBRARIAN (NEW POSITION)
> 
> RANK:	
> Assistant Professor.
> 
> RESPONSIBILITIES:	
> Coordinate technical and public services of the U.S. Federal Depository
> Government Publications Collection of 198,000 items, including print,
> microform, and electronic formats.   Work toward Library goals of adding
> government publications to online catalog and automating processing
> procedures.  Develop federal CD-ROM collection and WWW pages.  Supervise
> highly experienced paraprofessional and student assistant.  Staff general
> Information Desk, including evening and weekend hours, assisting and
> instructing users in obtaining information.  Provide library instruction
> in all areas and staff training in government sources. Assist in the
> development of the reference and other collections.  Opportunities for a
> wide variety of activities in an electronic environment.
> 
> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:	
> An ALA-accredited master's degree.   Minimum of two years professional,
> post-M.L.S. experience in government publications in an academic
> depository library.   Demonstrated knowledge of federal government
> publications, CD-ROMs, world wide web site development, electronic library
> systems, and reference.  Friendly, open manner with library users and
> ability to work harmoniously with University faculty and cooperatively
> with other Library departments and staff.  Effective interpersonal and
> communications skills.  Versatility, flexibility, and initiative.
> Well-rounded general education and range of experiences.  Commitment to
> professional development and professional service.
> 
> BENEFICIAL TO POSITION:
> Professional-level reference and/or instruction experience in an academic
> library.  Experience with CD-ROM management and web site development.
> Experience with planning, managing, and evaluating major projects such as
> conversion to an automated catalog.
> 
> APPOINTMENT:	
> Position is tenure track with faculty status and rank.  Librarians are
> expected to meet tenure and promotion requirements of the Library faculty.
> Appointment at Assistant Professor rank .  Conditions:  12 month contract
> with 24 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days.  Salary is
> very 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 and all of  a basic life insurance policy.  No state
> income tax.
> 
> UNIVERSITY:	
> The Library has been a federal depository since 1945 and selects 30% of
> items available.  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 5,800 FTE students and 280 faculty.  It is in Clarksville,
> TN, population 98,000, located 45 miles northwest of Nashville on
> Interstate 24.  APSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
> 
> APPLICATION INFORMATION:	
> Review of applications will begin October 15, 1999 and will continue until
> position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, 250-500 word
> statement on developing and promoting government publications in an
> academic library, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial
> copies are acceptable for initial screening), and three letters of
> reference to:   Anne Berwind; Felix G. Woodward Library; Austin Peay State
> University; P.O. Box 4595;  Clarksville, TN  37044.