Position: Electronic Services - VA

[Sandy Maxfield]

ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

This position is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, 
knowledgeable reference librarian to take on a leadership role in 
developing electronic services.

RESPONSIBILITIES. Provides leadership in planning, implementing, and 
evaluating electronic reference services. Coordinates the evaluation 
and selection of electronic reference sources. Oversees the 
electronic reference area and coordinates training on electronic 
resources. Works closely with the library systems department. 
Collaborates with the library web development team on providing 
integrated and intuitive access to information through the library 
web. Participates in reference desk service and in the activities of 
the reference department. Serves as liaison librarian to the speech 
communication and media arts departments including outreach to 
faculty and students, library instruction, collection development, 
and reference consultation. Position reports to the Director of 
Public Services.  Minimum salary $37,000.

QUALIFICATIONS: Accredited MLS; reference and instructional 
experience; thorough knowledge of trends in electronic reference 
resources and relevant technology; knowledge of database 
functionality and interfaces;  knowledge of collection development;  
excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and 
time-management skills; excellent problem-solving and analytical 
skills; ability to apply technology to a diverse range of library 
applications; strong public service orientation; ability to work 
creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment; 
and knowledge of markup languages, web design, and Internet search 
skills.

The JMU Libraries are committed to staff development, technology, and
innovative delivery of services.  The Libraries' nationally 
recognized instruction program promotes information literacy through 
both classroom and web-based instruction. Librarians enjoy faculty 
status, and serve as active partners with classroom faculty through 
a strong academic department liaison program.

Located in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley about 2 hours 
southwest of Washington, James Madison University is a public, 
comprehensive university offering high-quality, innovative programs 
in the liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, integrated 
sciences, health and human services, and business to a student 
population of 15,000.  JMU has been ranked by U.S. News and World 
Report as the top-rated public regional university in the South for 
seven straight years. The university is also ranked by Yahoo 
Internet Life as one of "The Nation's 100 Most Wired Universities." 
For additional information visit the library web site at 
http://library.jmu.edu 

Competitive compensation package includes: 20 paid vacation days 
plus 11 holidays; excellent retirement programs; Trigon (BC/BS) 
medical and dental programs; flexible sick leave; tax-deferred 
annuities; life and disability insurance; excellent training 
programs; excellent professional development opportunities; and great
recreational facilities. 

Send letter, resume, and contact information (including email) for 
three references to: Alma Hale-Cooper, Carrier Library, MSC 1703, 
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA  22807.  Review of 
applications will begin October 27, 2000 and will continue until the 
positions are filled.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative 
Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications 
from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.


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Sandy Maxfield, Director of Public Services
Carrier Library, MSC 1704
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
maxfiesl at jmu.edu    (540) 568-6923