Information Services Position, Georgia Southern University

[Laura Davidson]

Information Services Librarian (Electronic Resources/Distance Education)
Position description
Faculty rank, tenure-track, twelve-month, entry-level position with twelve
month appointment. The position will lead in the promotion and selection of
electronic resources and the development of virtual reference services. The
position will also provide leadership for provision of reference services to
distance education students and faculty. Other responsibilities include
providing general reference service and computer assistance; providing user
education for bibliographic and reference resources (print and electronic) and
common computer applications; preparing reference and computer guides; and
participating in reference collection development and related public service
activities.  

Reporting to the Head of Information Services. Salary ($38,000 minimum) and
rank will be based on qualifications and experience.  The position will be
available on July 1, 2002.

Applicant requirements  
•       An ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent accredited library
degree 
•       Understanding and enthusiasm for the role and potential of technology
for the design and delivery of services and resources 
•       Strong interest in providing reference and instruction services using
multiple delivery methods and in improving teaching/learning through
technology 
•       Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in digital and Web-based
library services 
•       Demonstrated knowledge of general research and reference materials  
•       A strong public service commitment  
One or two years experience working in an academic library environment;
experience creating, and maintaining effective web pages; and ability to work
with a diverse student body are preferred.

Additional information about desired attributes for Georgia Southern Faculty
can be found at http://www2.gasou.edu/acadaff/searches/attributes.html

Application must include:  
•       Application letter which describes specifically the applicant's
qualifications for the position 
•       Original application essay of two or three paragraphs on either the
effective use of electronic resources to enhance library reference services or
library support of students at remote sites 
•       Résumé 
•       Only three references, including names, addresses, telephone numbers,
e-mail addresses and fax numbers (if available) 
Send application to
        Laura Davidson, Search Chair
        Zach S. Henderson Library
        Georgia Southern University
        P. O. Box 8074
        Statesboro GA 30460-8074 

        Fax:  912.681.0093
        E-mail:  Ldavidson at gasou.edu
        
Finalists will be expected to make a formal presentation during the on-site
interview. 

Application deadline April 15, 2002.

Henderson Library employs 18 faculty and 44 support staff. A 24 hour-a-day
schedule provides access to the Library's collection of over 500,000 volumes,
over 600,000 government documents and almost 3,000 current serial
subscriptions. The Library uses Endeavor/Voyager and has over 300 public
networked computers which provide access to GALILEO (Georgia's statewide
library database collection), applications software, and locally maintained
databases.  To see more about the Library and the Information Services
Department, visit our homepage:    http://www2.gasou.edu/library

Georgia Southern University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is
the largest and leading center of higher education in the southern half of
Georgia, serving over 14,000 students. As a comprehensive, residential
university, its mission is strongly centered on the education of undergraduate
students. The University offers 130 degree programs at the baccalaureate,
master's, and doctoral levels through six colleges. Founded in 1906, Georgia
Southern became a regional university in 1990. The 634-acre campus is located
in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles
northwest of historic Savannah and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.  For more
information, see the university’s home page:    http://www.gasou.edu or the
university’s profile: http://chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm

Georgia Southern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution. 
Georgia is an Open Records state.  Individuals who need reasonable
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to
participate in the search process should notify the search chair.


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