Job Posting: Information Technology / Liaison Librarian in Roanoke, Virginia

[Luke Vilelle]

The Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University, www.hollins.edu/library, invites
applications for the position of Information Technology/Liaison
Librarian.  Candidates are sought who are committed to cross-functional
librarianship, interested in working in a collaborative library environment,
and eager to participate in the daily life of a small, liberal arts university
community.  Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.  
 
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Information
Technology/Liaison Librarian will provide leadership in the development,
implementation, maintenance, and use of library electronic resources and
technologies (50%).  The librarian will manage the library web site and
electronic resources; have primary responsibility for the ongoing maintenance
of the library’s Innovative Interfaces integrated library system; provide
first-tier troubleshooting for staff and public PCs in the library; serve as
liaison to the Information Technology department on library technology issues;
and advocate for the interests of library technology through awareness of emerging
trends, standards, and technologies.  He/she will also serve as a liaison
librarian (50%) providing instruction, reference, and collection development
services to a designated academic division (current responsibilities are the
departments in Natural Sciences and Mathematics).  The librarian will
provide regular reference desk support, including one evening shift per week
during the regular academic year.
 
Qualified candidates must have an ALA-accredited master’s
degree in library and information science or other related master’s degree;
experience or training in managing library information technologies;
demonstrated knowledge of web site management; excellent oral and written
communication skills; interest and ability to provide reference, instruction,
and collection development; demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively
and independently; and a commitment to professional development. 
Successful candidates must also be motivated self-starters who possess a high
level of energy, flexibility, and creativity.  Candidates with a strong
knowledge of or experience with an integrated library system are preferred.
 
Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university in
Roanoke, Virginia offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate
programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives.  Founded
in 1842 as Virginia's oldest chartered women's college, Hollins is best known
for its creative writing program, one of the oldest study-abroad programs in
the country, and extensive internship opportunities.  The Wyndham Robertson Library opened in 1999, and received
the 2009 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Awardin recognition of its creative programming and dedication to enriching the
intellectual life of the university.  
 
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue
until the position is filled.  A letter of application, resume, and
contact information for three professional references should be e-mailed as
attachments to hollinshr at hollins.edu. 
Hollins University is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing
women and supporting a diverse community.
 
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Luke
Vilelle
Acting
University Librarian
Public
Services Librarian and Social Sciences Liaison
Wyndham
Robertson Library, Hollins University
540-362-6592
lvilelle at hollins.edu

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