Web4Lib: Job Vacancy Fort Smith AR

[Dennis VanArsdale]

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JOB VACANCY NOTICE
POSITION:          	Public Services Librarian

EFFECTIVE DATE:	Immediately

JOBDUTIES:    	Responsible for public services in a 
highly automated library environment. Duties include supervision of 
all front desk circulation activities and related staff, management of 
Reserve Room Resources and general and in-depth reference 
service. Also, included will be responsibility for many aspects of 
 library technology and related information resources. This includes 
routine installation of software and minor hardware components. 
Assisting staff and patrons with minor basic technology needs 
such as printer problems, backups, coping with diskettes, etc. will 
be required. 
Duties will also include running the automated circulation statistical 
reports and overdue notification management. Monitoring of the 
copyright compliance regulations for Reserve room functions and 
coordinating with faculty for placement and circulation of these 
materials is a requirement. This individual will also serve as a 
liaison to a designated area of the curriculum and serve on campus 
committees when appropriate. Varied work schedule to include at 
least one evening weekly  and one weekend monthly. Other duties 
as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum qualifications include a master’s 
degree in library or information science  from an ALA accredited 
program with an emphasis in academic or highly automated library 
environments. Experience with networked systems, and Web-
based technology for education purposes and a knowledge of 
INNOPAC preferred. Strong organizational, interpersonal, 
communication, and presentation skills are required along 
with supervisory experience. Demonstrated collaborative 
leadership and team work experience required. Must have a 
demonstratead aptitude for learning new technology in a rapidly 
changing automated environment. Must be able to physically 
perform routine library duties which require some strength and 
dexterity. 

SALARY: Salary  commensurate  with qualifications  and 
experience. 

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits & package available including 
retirement, health, dental, life, income protection plan, liberal leave 
plan, flex benefit plan, plus educational privileges for employee and 
family.

DEADLINE:	Open until filled.

APPLICATION: Submit letter of application with salary 
requirements, detailed  resume, and unofficial college transcripts 
with college employment application form to: Human Resource 
Department, Westark College, 5210 Grand Avenue, Vines Building, 
Room 206, P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be
notified by telephone.  No further information concerning the 
progress ofthe search will be available until a decision has been 
reached.  At that time all applicants will be informed of the decision 
by letter.   Westark College does not discriminate on the basis of 
race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in 
employment.

5210 Grand Avenue    P.O. Box 3649   Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 
(501) 788-7083
http://www.westark.edu
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Dennis G. Van Arsdale, Technical Services Librarian
Boreham Library, Westark College*********
P.O. Box 3649  Fort Smith ARkansas 72913-3649
(501) 788-7206  -- dvanarsd at systema.westark.edu
http://www.westark.edu
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