[Web4lib] Position Announcement

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*University of Mississippi
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*Outreach/Reference Librarian*



The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic
Outreach/Reference Librarian to provide direction and leadership for
outreach services to our patrons.



Under the direction of the Head of Information, Outreach and Delivery
Services, the successful candidate will:

-       develop, promote, and provide creative programs and activities to
market the collections and services of the University of Mississippi
Libraries to our students and faculty/staff

-       programs and activities include, but are not limited to creating
online activities such as web pages, podcasts, Facebook ads, RSS feeds, and
online tutorials; presentations to groups; creating advertisements,
brochures, and other promotional materials

-       provide library instruction, reference services at a general
reference desk including evenings, and virtual reference services.

-       collection development in assigned areas of responsibility



Qualifications: ALA accredited master's degree by date of employment; web
development skills relevant to online outreach activities, excellent
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; knowledge of or
course-work in reference methodologies and/or resources.



The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to
the Head of Information, Outreach, and Delivery Services.  Minimum annual
salary is $38,000.



Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu.  Applicants must include a letter
of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three current professional references. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.



The University of Mississippi is located in historic Oxford, a thriving
community offering a wide range of literary, musical and cultural
activities.  For more information about the University and the community,
please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/community/index.html.



Ryan Johnson
Head of Information, Outreach and Delivery Services
J.D. Williams Library
University of Mississippi
662-915-5877


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Debra Riley-Huff
Web Services/Reference Librarian
Assistant Professor

JD Williams Library
University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
662-915-7353
rileyhuf at olemiss.edu