Media/Instr Tech Librarian, Clarksville, TN

[Luck, Deanne]

Media Services And Instructional Technology Librarian

RANK:
Instructor (Entry level)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports directly to the Director of Library and Media Services and works
collaboratively with library and teaching faculty to integrate information
literacy and instructional technology across the curriculum.  Has
responsibility for: managing daily operations and budgeting of Media
Services; supervising four highly capable support staff; and transforming a
traditional Media Services facility into a multimedia center.  Develops
media web site; assists faculty, staff, and students working on a wide
variety of multimedia projects; collaborates with library faculty on Web and
multimedia training programs; assists in integration of new technologies;
performs all aspects of traditional and electronic reference services; and
develops and delivers instruction to enhance information literacy and
research skills across the curriculum.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An ALA-accredited master's degree; high degree of familiarity with Windows
operating systems;
familiarity with media content and technology, and its potential for network
applications; demonstrated knowledge of HTML and related standards; advanced
working knowledge of Web technologies; awareness of current trends and
developments in the use of the Web to deliver
information and services; experience with computer applications related to
graphic design and Web authoring; good communication/problem solving skills;
and successful experience working in a collaborative environment.
Supervisory experience.  Potential to meet requirements for promotion and
tenure. 

BENEFICIAL TO POSITION:
Instruction and/or reference experience in an academic library.  Familiarity
with information literacy concepts and issues.  Knowledge of established and
emerging instructional methods and technologies, including web platforms for
online courses.  Advanced degree or training in instructional design.
Knowledge of a variety of print, electronic and World Wide Web reference
sources and effective online search techniques.


APPOINTMENT:
Position is tenure track with initial appointment at the rank of Instructor.
Librarians are expected to meet tenure and promotion requirements of the
Library faculty. Conditions: 12 month contract with 24 days annual leave, 12
paid holidays, and 12 sick days.  Minimum salary: negotiable.  Retirement is
paid by the state; participation may be in TIAA-CREF or state retirement
system.  State pays 80% of health insurance.

COMMUNITY:
Austin Peay State University is a state-supported institution and has been
designated the liberal arts university of the Tennessee Board of Regents
System.  The University has approximately 5,800 FTE students and 320
faculty.  Clarksville, Tennessee, has a population of 99,000 and is located
45 miles Northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24.  APSU is an EEO/AA
Employer.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Review of applications will begin April 30, 2001 and will continue until
position is filled.  Send letter of application, resume, graduate and
undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial
screening), and three letters of reference to:  DeAnne Luck, Felix G.
Woodward Library; Austin Peay State University; P.O. Box 4595; Clarksville,
TN  37044.


For more information contact DeAnne Luck at LuckDL at apsu.edu or see our web
site, http://library.apsu.edu.