Position: Reference Librarian/Web Manager--Ohio University

[Tim Smith]

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN / WEB MANAGER
OHIO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

DUTIES:  Develops, designs, manages, and assesses the Ohio University
Libraries web site, working with a co-manager in the Reference Department
and a committee comprised of staff from several library departments.  Also
works on content and format with other library staff.  Assists with the
integration of web-based resources into library instruction, collection
development, and reference services.  Performs general reference duties,
including reference desk service (some evenings and weekends).  Participates
in the instructional program, presenting class lectures, demonstrations,
workshops, and other orientation activities. Serves as a subject
bibliographer for an academic unit, providing leadership in collection
development, promotion of information literacy, reference consultation, and
other liaison activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited masters in library science; June 2000
graduates acceptable. Working knowledge of HTML; knowledge of electronic and
print information tools and resources appropriate to an academic and
research audience; knowledge of personal computer applications and uses in
libraries.  Effective oral and written communication skills, including
public speaking and communicating technical information to non-specialists.
Aptitude for learning new technologies quickly.  Ability to work
collaboratively and independently.  Strong service orientation.  PREFERRED:
Experience in web design and other webmaster tasks; providing reference and
instruction services in an academic setting. Proficiency in a foreign
language.

THE SETTING: Ohio University is a public university, designated at Carnegie
Research II institution, with approximately 16,200 undergraduate and 2,500
graduate and medical students enrolled on the Athens campus.  The University
offers 323 undergraduate programs of study, 60 master¹s and 20 doctoral
programs. Web site: http://www.ohiou.edu.

Athens, Ohio, is a small town (population 22,000) in the hills of southern
Ohio.  It serves as an education, business, and retailing service center for
southeastern Ohio, as well as being the county seat.  Web site:
http://ci.athens.oh.us/Athens/athens.htm

THE LIBRARY: Alden Library is the main library facility on the Athens
campus; other facilities are departmental reading rooms, a Music/Dance
Library, and a remote storage building.  The collections number over 2
million volumes and the staff consists of 35 professionals and 72 support
staff.  The Libraries are an ARL member and a participant in OhioLINK. Web
site: http://www.library.ohiou.edu.

AVAILABLE: As soon as the search is completed.

SALARY/ BENEFITS: $29,800 ­ 34,500, commensurate with experience and
qualifications.  22 days annual vacation, generous insurance, and Ohio state
employee or alternative retirement.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses,
telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current references to:
Eileen Theodore-Shusta, Human Resources Coordinator, Alden Library, Ohio
University, Athens, OH 45701-2978 (telephone: 740-593-2989; FAX:
740-593-2708; email: theodore at ohiou.edu).  The application deadline is April
14, 2000.


Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


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