[Web4lib] Position available: Reference/Web Services Librarian at Lawrence University

[Peter Gilbert]

REFERENCE AND WEB SERVICES LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TWO-YEAR
APPOINTMENT) -- SEARCH EXTENDED

Lawrence University, a highly selective liberal arts college and
nationally recognized conservatory of music located in Appleton
Wisconsin, seeks applications for a reference and web services librarian
to fill a two-year appointment. This is a twelve-month faculty position
with rank.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Works closely and collaboratively with library faculty
and staff to provide and maintain quality services and collections.
Coordinates library web site maintenance and development. Creates new
and updates existing web pages and provides leadership in developing
database-driven web applications. Provides vision for future web
projects, explores how new technologies can be implemented on the web
site, and provides support for library web development. Provides general
reference service in rotation with four other librarians, in a schedule
that includes some evening/weekend hours. Develops and delivers library
instruction as a part of the library's information literacy initiatives.
Creates and maintains research guides in both print and Web formats.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited
program. Expertise in web development, web site management, and web
standards. Experience and/or course work in reference service and
library instruction.  Strong commitment to responsive and innovative
service; the ability to balance varied responsibilities; excellent
communication skills; the ability to work collaboratively and
effectively with colleagues and undergraduate students.

SALARY: mid-$30s, commensurate with degrees and qualifications.

ABOUT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY: Lawrence enrolls 1,300 undergraduates from 47
states and 42 countries. Lawrence is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, a
city at the center of the Fox River Valley in the northeast part of the
state. The Seeley G. Mudd Library contains over 380,000 book volumes.
More information about Lawrence is available at http://www.lawrence.edu;
more information about the Seeley G. Mudd Library is available at
http://www.lawrence.edu/library/.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, URLs of
websites and services created and/or managed, and contact information
for three references to: Reference/Web Services Librarian Search
Committee, Seeley G. Mudd Library, Lawrence University, 113 S. Lawe
Street, Appleton, WI 54912 or e-mail to: peter.j.gilbert at lawrence.edu

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2005 and will continue
until the position is filled. Lawrence University promotes equal
opportunity for all.