Instruction Librarian, Clarksville, TN

[Luck, Deanne]

INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

RANK:
Instructor (Entry-Level)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the development and delivery of instruction to enhance information
literacy and research skills across the curriculum.  Design and create
instructional and training materials in diverse formats.  Oversee Library
Instruction and Computer Room.  Perform all aspects of traditional and
electronic reference services, working regular evening shifts and weekend
rotation.  Assist in the development of the reference and other collections.
Opportunities exist for a wide variety of activities in an electronic
environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
An ALA-accredited master's degree.  Strong interest in and enthusiasm for
information literacy and improving teaching/learning through technology.
Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.  Strong
interpersonal skills.  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in
a rapidly changing service environment.  Ability to prioritize and manage
multiple projects simultaneously.  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.  Coursework in or knowledge of 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 faculty status and rank.  Librarians are
expected to meet tenure and promotion requirements of the Library faculty.
Appointment at Instructor rank.  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, 250-500 word
statement about the role of information literacy in a university's
curriculum, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies are
acceptable for initial screening), and three letters of reference to:  Lori
Buchanan; Felix G. Woodward Library; Austin Peay State University; P.O. Box
4595; Clarksville, TN  37044.


For more information contact Lori Buchanan, buchananl at apsu.edu, or see our
web site, http://library.apsu.edu.