[Eril-l] Job Posting - Instruction and Electronic Access Librarian

[Jennifer Sauer]

Apologies for cross/duplicate postings....

Instruction & Electronic Access Librarian
Rank: Librarian, 12-month non-tenure track position.
Anticipated Start Date: July 5, 2016
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Forsyth Library at Fort Hays State University seeks an Instruction & Electronic Access Librarian to provide information literacy instruction and research assistance to a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.  The Instruction & Electronic Access Librarian will also play a critical role in ensuring users have consistent, reliable and effective access to the broad range of e-resources provided through Forsyth Library. Other duties include working with database providers, vendors, and publishers to enable access, resolving problems, managing technical changes, and responding to end-users' issues with electronic resources. This librarian reports to the Coordinator for Teaching and Research and to the Electronic Resources Librarian.

Required Qualifications:


  *   American Library Association-accredited Master's degree (e.g., MLS, MLIS, MA, MIS)
  *   Demonstrated ability to support users in library research, as evidenced by coursework or prior work experience.
  *   Demonstrated understanding of information literacy concepts and standards, as evidenced by coursework or prior work experience.
  *   Familiarity with e-resources and/or library systems, specifically in an academic library.
  *   Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  *   Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  *   Ability to work effectively in a team environment with diverse groups of people, including both technical and non-technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Experience providing library instruction and research assistance to users through a variety of mediums.
  *   Experience supporting users with a wide range of library research resources.
  *   Experience using Springshare products including LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibAnalytics.
  *   Knowledge of and experience working directly with e-resources and/or library systems, specifically in an academic library.
  *   Experience using technical service components of an integrated library system, particularly ExLibris/Primo products.

Application Procedures:
Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2016 and continue until position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by May 23.  Required documents include:
1.     A letter of interest addressing required and preferred qualifications and experience.
2.     A resume.
3.     Unofficial graduate transcript(s).  Official copies will be required if hired.
4.     Contact information for three current references, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses

Submit all application materials electronically to:

MaryAlice Wade, MS, MLS
Coordinator, Teaching & Research
Chair: Instruction & Electronic Access Librarian Search Committee
Forsyth Library
Fort Hays State University
mawade2 at fhsu.edu<mailto:mawade2 at fhsu.edu>

Complete position description is available at: http://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Positions/
Notice of Non-discrimination - Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.


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Jennifer Sauer, MLIS
Scholar Services and Electronic Resources Librarian
Forsyth Library: Explore-Collaborate-Create

Fort Hays State University
600 Park
Hays, KS  67601
(785)628-5262 (O)
(785)628-5415 (F)

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