Position Opening - Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College

[sturges at hawaii.edu]

Instructor, Reference and Learning Resources Librarian, position number
 88040, Kapiolani CC, tenure track, general funds, 11-month, full-time,
 beginning approx. 09/02, pending position clearance and availability
 of funds. 

Duties: Provides general reference service to library patrons and
 assists them in the use of print and electronic reference resources;
 participates in the library's instructional programs; develops
 information resources in support of course competencies and desired
 learning outcomes; creates print and online instructional guides and
 tutorials for library research; assumes a leadership role in the
 selection and management of electronic resources and services,
 including working with other members of the library staff to 
 integrate new information technologies into the library's strong
 public services mission; investigates new services as they are
 available and works with the Reference Department and other
 appropriate departments and subject specialists in proposing new
 purchases; develops policies and procedures for managing electronic
 resources and services; arranges formal instructional sessions
 presented by vendors to staff and/or end-users; coordinates the
 solicitation or creation of publicity and training materials and their
 subsequent distribution; solicits, maintains and disseminates use
 statistics and management reports; keeps current with emerging issues
 and state of the art technologies. 
Provides leadership in designing library services to remote users,
 including distance-learning students; serves as a primary Library
 liaison to individuals and groups at the college and system level
 responsible for academic support of distance learning; develops and
 maintains online resources in support of distance learning as well as
 web sites for specific distance courses and provides technical support
 for students in those courses. Provides leadership for the ongoing
 development and management of the Library's web site including
 creation and maintenance of informational and instructionally-related
 web pages. 
Coordinates the library's Intrasystem Loan operation. Undertakes
 additional responsibilities and assignments to include the support
 and development of learning resources as needs evolve. 
Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in Library & Information
 Science from an ALA-accredited program. 
Desirable qualifications: Two (2) years experience in bibliographic
 instruction and reference services. Experience with Windows-based
 microcomputers and applications; demonstrated competence in use of
 HTML and basic web site development. Experience in the creation and
 delivery of library services for distance learners; current
 experience in the use of course management software and remote
 presentation applications, particularly courseware for web delivery;
 experience in planning, teaching, and assessing instruction sessions
 in an electronic environment; experience creating web pages and other
 advanced web applications; knowledge of HTML, Java Script, XML, SQL;
 experience with OCR and pdf software; experience with image
 manipulation programs and web design software; experience in the
 provision of document delivery services; familiarity with using
 statistical data to facilitate managerial decision-making; ability and
 willingness to work in a collaborative, multicultural,
 service-oriented environment; current knowledge and skills in the use
 of electronic and traditional print resources and services; effective
 training/teaching skills in group and one-on-one settings; highly
 effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of current
 trends in library services and information technologies;
 troubleshooting/diagnostic experience with hardware, software and
 networking; experience with database, spreadsheet and presentation
 software packages such as MS Access, Excel and PowerPoint. 
Pay range: $3,515/month minimum. Salary commensurate with education
 and experience. 
To apply: Submit Community Colleges faculty application form
 (www.hawaii.edu/ohr/employ.htm), official transcripts (copies
 acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required at time
 of hire), a brief statement outlining how you meet the minimum and
 desirable qualifications, and three letters of recommendation
 attesting to job performance and personal character. All materials
 must be postmarked no later than closing date. Minimum qualifications
 must be met by the effective date of appointment. Application address:
 Susan Murata, Head Librarian, Kapiolani Community College, 4303
 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816 
Inquiries: Susan Murata 808-734-9267 
Date posted: Jul-29-2002 Closing date: Aug-21-2002