SUBJECT: POSITION AVAILABLE - ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN

[Greg Sennema]

The Hekman Library of Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary seeks a
highly motivated and energetic librarian to work within a team that provides
exceptional service to the members of an academic community that value the
library. The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal and
communication skills, will enjoy teaching and reference work, and will
understand the tensions inherent in a library offering both traditional and
electronic collections. This faculty position is accountable for all aspects of
the Hekman Digital Library (www.calvin.edu/library), including the maintenance
of various electronic collections and research tools, designing web pages and
tools that enhance access and retrieval of electronic resources, implementing
new electronic services, and training library staff and members of the Calvin
College community in the use of the Hekman Digital Library. This position also
manages the introduction and replacement of computer hardware and software in
the library. As a member of the Reference, Instruction, and Research Team
(RIRT), this position provides reference service, liaison service, and research
instruction to the Calvin College community. This position is a regular
appointment and carries faculty status within the college.

This position requires an ALA-approved Masters; Demonstrated experience with
web site design and development, with content management technology, and with
appropriate web software and technology is required. Effective and dynamic
teaching skills are required. An additional master's degree in one of the
sciences is desirable; three or more years of experience in an academic setting
is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Calvin College has a faculty of 300 and an
enrollment of approximately 4,200 students. It is a comprehensive liberal arts
college affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church. Librarians, as faculty
members, are expected to adhere to the historic Reformed/Presbyterian
confessions and support the religious identity and educational mission of the
college. For further information, visit the college's web site at
http://www.calvin.edu/about/. 

Application deadline is December 17, 2004. The anticipated start date is May
2005. Submit a cover letter, name and contact information for three references,
and a resume to: 

D. Honner
Calvin College Human Resources
3201 Burton Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616.526.6737
Fax: 616.526.6832
E-mail: jobs at calvin.edu