Reference position, Boise, Web experience desired

[Dan Lester]

POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

General Description:  Albertsons Library at Boise State University
has a new faculty position in Reference Services.   Under the general
direction of the Coordinator of Reference Services each reference
librarian provides reference services in both print and electronic
formats.  Responsibilities include: library service to distance
education students and faculty; regular late evening and rotating
weekend reference desk duty; collection development for one or more
academic departments; and participation in the orientation and
bibliographic instruction program, which requires some travel to
distant sites.

Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree from an ALA accredited
graduate program in Library Service; good communication skills with
people from a variety of cultural backgrounds; the ability to work
collaboratively with professional, paraprofessional and classified
staff; and demonstrated ability with electronic technologies.  The
successful applicant must obtain a valid Idaho drivers license
within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Academic or work experience in science or
business; additional graduate degree; ability to read and speak
Spanish; familiarity with the special needs of distant users who
rely upon a variety of communication technologies; experience in
providing electronic reference and bibliographic instruction; and
the creation and maintenance of Web pages.

Salary and Appointment: Minimum salary of $33,500.   Comprehensive
benefit package includes TIAA/CREF retirement program, 24 days of
annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and a selection of medical
insurance programs.  Position will be available on November 1, 2001.

Application Information: Each finalist will be required to provide
a library orientation session using print and/or electronic resources
as part of the interview process.   Send letter of application,
resume and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail
addresses of three references to Timothy A. Brown, University
Librarian, Albertsons Library, Boise State University, 1910
University Drive, Boise ID  83725-1430.  Review of applications
will begin on August 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence
through cultural diversity.  The University actively encourages
application and nomination of women, persons of color, and members
of other underrepresented groups.

EOE/AA Institution


Dan Lester
Network Information Coordinator
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho  83725-1430 USA
dlester at boisestate.edu 208-426-1235


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