Academic Librarian Position Open at UW-Green Bay

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Cofrin Library

Position: Academic Librarian
Posting Date: February 23, 2010

Essential Job Functions:
* Directly provide reference & research assistance to library users in-person and by phone, e-mail and chat.
* Schedule reference service coverage and provide in-service training and guidance to Reference working group staff.
* Hire, train, and supervise student reference assistants.
* Maintain reference collection including selection and deselection of materials in conjunction with Collection Management Librarian.
* Manages the library’s general access computer lab.
* Stays current on relevant trends in reference services.
* Explores new ways to reach out and promote reference services to all library patrons and potential patrons.
* Manage record keeping for reference services.
* Assists in developing, teaching, and evaluating information literacy and library instruction sessions, including some evening and weekend sessions as needed.
* Develops instructional materials as needed.
* Assists users with circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan questions.

Required qualifications:
* MLS from an ALA accredited institution
* Minimum of 2 years reference and instruction experience in an academic library
* Supervisory and training experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors

Preferred qualifications:
* Government documents reference experience
* Experience working in a combined access services and reference environment or experience working in access services department
* Supervisory and training experience of student employees

Starting Date: July 2010
Conditions of Appointment: Position is a full-time appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Special Conditions of Appointment: Some evenings and weekends required.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement plan (Total Compensation Estimator).

To Apply:
Submit a letter of application that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions listed above, resume, unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved and contact information for three references.

Completed materials should be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments. If you are unable to submit materials electronically in this format please call or email for special arrangements. Submit application materials to: Emily Rogers, Cofrin Library Phone: (920) 465-2304 Fax: (920) 465-2388 E-mail: issearch@uwgb.edu

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