[Web4lib] Position: Outreach Librarian

[Zwemer, Diane]

P O S I T I O N   A V A I L A B L E

Outreach Librarian
Woodbury University Library, Burbank, California

A full-time faculty position reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Outreach Librarian holds a leadership role in the planning, development, and implementation of the Library's outreach and marketing programs in support of the instructional mission of the library.

Responsibilities:  Shared responsibilities within a team environment include instruction in credit-bearing Information Literacy courses, reference, collection development, and liaison activities with academic and administrative departments.  Evening and weekend work and some travel are required.

Required Qualifications:  An ALA accredited MLS, or equivalent degree; and three years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic library.  Commitment to the promotion of a culture of outstanding public service in a learner-centered environment; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills.  Interest in emerging information technologies and a spirit of innovation.  Demonstrated ability to meet university requirements for faculty contract renewal and promotion through excellence in librarianship, professional and scholarly activity, and university service.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in developing marketing plans.  Subject background in architecture, design or business; experience providing architecture, art, design or business reference assistance in an academic, corporate, or public library.  Experience in teaching credit-bearing courses.

Salary:  Faculty rank and salary is commensurate with academic preparation and professional experience based on a 12-month appointment.  

Institution:  Founded in 1884, Woodbury University is an independent, coeducational, non-profit, nonsectarian, partially residential institution of 1,500 students accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  The academic programs offer bachelor and master degrees from the Schools of Business and Architecture, and bachelor degrees from the School of Media, Culture & Design, and the Institute for Transdisciplinary Studies.  For more information, visit our Web site at http://www.woodbury.edu.

Application:  The position is available October 1, 2008.  Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Mail, fax, or email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Human Resources Office
Woodbury University
7500 Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA  91510-7846

Email:  marta.carroll at woodbury.edu
Fax:  (818) 767-7567