[Web4lib] Position Available

[Tim Smith]

Note: I realize the following job posting is a little bit off the scope of
this list, but the requirements of the position may in fact match the
qualifications and interests of some subscribers to the list.


Position Available:    Engineering Librarian

The Reference and Instruction Department at the Ohio University Libraries
in Athens, Ohio invites applications for an Engineering Librarian to join a
team of librarians dedicated to providing personal reference assistance and
high quality library instruction.  We seek a candidate with a commitment to
working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse
backgrounds.  The Reference and Instruction Department is responsible for
reference assistance to patrons in a wide range of subject areas and
general library instruction at the first year level. The Department has an
active digital reference service and is committed to incorporating emergent
technologies into both its reference and its instruction missions. It is a
major component of the Library's Learning Commons, a technology enriched
learning environment with assistance available from reference librarians,
technology assistants and writing tutors.

Position Description
Provides in-depth reference services and acts as the liaison to faculty and
students in the Russ College of Engineering. Develops and presents class
lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other instructional sessions to
teach the use, understanding and evaluation of engineering resources.
Works with faculty to select print and electronic resources necessary to
research in engineering, oversees those acquisition funds ($367,000), and
provides direction for the maintenance and accessibility of those
materials.   Performs general reference duties, including evening and
weekend hours, and teaches instruction sessions for the Department's first
year library instruction program.  Participates in committees, task forces,
and teams, and in professional associations.

Qualifications
Required:  Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program.  Bachelor's
degree in engineering or a related field.  Necessary skills include
organizational, communication, computer, and analytical skills to enable
effective retrieval of information; instructional skills to teach library
use and information competency; and communication and teamwork skills to
work effectively with diverse groups.  Preferred:  Experience working with
engineering resources or in a science library.

Salary and Benefits
Minimum salary is $38,570; salary negotiable based on experience and
education; 22 days annual vacation; generous insurance, and Ohio state
employee or alternative retirement.

Available
July 1, 2007

Institutional Information
Alden Library, the main facility on the Ohio University Athens campus
includes over 2 million volumes with 50 professionals and 65 support staff.
The Library is a member of CRL, ARL, and OhioLINK.  The Russ College of
Engineering and Technology enrolls approximately 1,400 undergraduate
students and almost 300 graduate students and offers undergraduate and
graduate degrees across the traditional engineering spectrum and in
technology disciplines such as aviation, computer science, and industrial
technology.  Ohio University is a residential campus with a student
population of 16,700 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate and medical students.

To Apply
Submit application at http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com.  Applications
received by 
March 11, 2007 will receive the fullest consideration.

Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and
students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are
especially encouraged to apply.