Reference and web design position

[Brett Powers]

POSITION: Health Sciences Librarian,
Fordham Health Sciences Library,
Wright State University Libraries, Dayton, Ohio

Wright State University Libraries seek an energetic and creative individual to provide reference and
instructional services and
serve as a member of the WSU Libraries’ Web Team. This person serves as the subject expert for
reference, instruction, and collection development services in assigned life and health sciences
subjects.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide reference services in a variety of formats to faculty, graduate and
undergraduate students,
and community users. As a member of the Web Team, create and maintain the libraries' web site and
participate in the design
and organization of the interface and data structures. Work with faculty to develop and implement
class presentations,
computer-based tutorials, and supporting instructional materials. As a member of the sciences outreach
team, provide library
liaison and collection management services to selected departments in the life and/or health sciences.
Serve on appropriate
library teams and committees including collection development and instruction teams. Some evening and
weekend duty is
required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree; strong interpersonal and communication skills;
ability to
work in a team environment and to collaborate and build consensus; ability to multi-task and
prioritize projects; experience
creating and designing web pages; ability to take initiative and produce results in a persuasive and
timely manner. Preferred:
Undergraduate or graduate degree in life sciences or health sciences; experience in an academic or
health sciences library with
providing reference service, instruction, and collection development service; experience with a
variety of microcomputer
applications in a networked environment, including graphics programs and scripting languages;
knowledge of database-driven
websites; familiarity with usability studies and ADA compliance.

ENVIRONMENT: The Wright State University Libraries comprise the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, which
serves the
needs of the general academic community, and the Fordham Health Sciences Library, which serves the
needs of the School of
Medicine, the College of Nursing and Health, the School of Professional Psychology, and graduate
programs in the Biomedical
Sciences. The Libraries' website provides an integrated scholarly information network, which
incorporates local, state, and
Internet resources (www.libraries.wright.edu). The University is a member of OhioLINK, an advanced
statewide information
system. Wright State University, located 10 miles east of Dayton, Ohio, enrolls over 16,000 students
and offers a
comprehensive program of study with doctorates in seven fields. With nearly a million people, the
Dayton area features a rich
quality of life and a wide diversity of cultural and recreational activities.

SALARY: $31,415 (minimum). Benefits include 22 vacation days/year, 10 holidays, health and dental
plan, state retirement
system, and paid life and disability insurance.

APPLICATION: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three current references to:

Ms. Chris Watson
126 Dunbar Library
Wright State University Libraries
Dayton, OH 45435
(chris.watson at wright.edu).

Fullest consideration will be given to applications received by November 25, 2002.

Wright State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action and
specifically encourages
applications from members of under-represented groups.