Position: Instruction Librarian, University of Utah

[Stephanie Goodliffe]

Instruction Librarian
Marriott Library
University of Utah

As a result of expanding services, the University of Utah seeks a
motivated and innovative individual to serve as a team member in a
successful and growing library instruction program. We welcome entry-
level candidates.

Instruction Librarian
Works with members of the Instruction Division to plan, implement, and
innovate the instruction program. Develops and leads group and individual
instruction and training for students, staff, and faculty. Teaches credit
courses. Works closely with the Reference Department, Academic 
Computing, the Multimedia Center, and other library departments. 
Masters new technologies and stays current in library applications. Creates
instructional and training materials in print, interactive web-based, and
multimedia formats. Provides reference services to patrons and staff in
order to understand how various technologies and the Library are used.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Substantial 
knowledge of and experience with electronic resources, desktop and 
Internet applications. Demonstrated effective training/teaching skills in 
group and one-on-one settings. Evidence of strong oral and written 
communication skills. Commitment to providing excellent and innovative 
service. Ability to work with users of varying technical expertise. Ability 
to meet University's requirements for promotion and continuing 
appointment.

Preferred:  Formal teaching experience. Knowledge of current issues and
trends in library instruction. Reference or computer help desk experience.
Experience in an academic library.

Salary: Minimum $30,000, depending on qualifications, excellent benefits
worth approximately 33% of salary.

Marriott Library is an ARL library with holdings of more than 2.5 million
volumes and access to 4,500 electronic journals and a considerable 
number of other networked electronic resources.  During a recent 
expansion, teaching facilities were expanded to include three PC labs, two 
Mac labs, 3 multimedia classrooms and a 250-seat auditorium, all with 
multimedia capabilities.   Undergraduate education is a university priority 
and library instruction a growing emphasis.  We teach more than 400 
library instruction sessions per semester.   The University is situated on a
1500-acre campus in Salt Lake City offering excellent cultural,
entertainment, and outdoor recreation activities.  The Salt Lake
City-Ogden metro area was rated as the #1 place to live in the most 
recent edition of the Places Rated Almanac.

Application Procedures: Send a detailed letter of application addressing
how your experience matches the qualifications, a résumé, and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:

Kristeen Arnold, Personnel Officer
327 Marriott Library
295 South 1500 East, Rm. Dock
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0860

Applications received or postmarked by April 24th will be given full
consideration.

The University of Utah is an EO/AA Employer. We encourage 
applications from women and minorities and provide reasonable 
accommodations to known disabilities of applicants and employees.




Stephanie Goodliffe
Marriott Library
Instruction Librarian
sgoodlif at library.utah.edu
(801) 585-0542