Position announcement - Eastern Pennsylvania

[Bob Duncan]

Position Announcement
Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Electronic Resources Librarian

Lafayette College seeks an innovative, energetic librarian to manage 
electronic resources and participate in reference and instruction 
activities. Responsibilities include working with e-resources vendors and 
consortia, ensuring access to e-resources for users both on and off campus, 
participating in the evaluation and promotion of e-resources, developing 
and conducting staff training, teaching in an ambitious instruction 
program, and providing reference service in all curricular areas.

Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS or the equivalent; strong academic 
background; knowledge of a wide range of electronic and print information 
resources; facility with current and emerging library technologies and 
applications; knowledge of HTML; interest in issues relating to cataloging 
of electronic resources; knowledge of basic microcomputer hardware and 
software in a networked environment; ability to work productively in a 
collegial environment; initiative, flexibility, and commitment to service; 
strong teaching skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively 
with faculty, students, and staff. Knowledge of XHTML, Web programming, and 
scripting languages preferred.

Salary: Minimum high $30s.  Excellent benefits, including generous support 
for professional development.

Lafayette College is a distinguished undergraduate institution with a 
challenging, broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts, sciences, and 
engineering. With endowment per student ranked among the top two percent of 
all U.S. colleges and universities, it offers a small college environment 
with large college resources.

Qualified individuals should send a letter of application, resume, and a 
list of at least three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) to:

         Chair, Search Committee
         c/o Director of Libraries & Academic Information Resources
         David Bishop Skillman Library
         Lafayette College
         Easton, PA 18042-1797

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the 
position is filled. Lafayette College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Women and minorities are encourage to apply.





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Robert E. Duncan
Systems Librarian
David Bishop Skillman Library
Lafayette College
Easton, PA  18042
duncanr at lafayette.edu
http://www.library.lafayette.edu/