[Eril-l] Digital Service Librarian (Repost)

[Edward Walton]

Position Announcement:
Title:    Digital Services Librarian
The position is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with an eligible rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor.  Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications.  The position is open until filled.
Responsibilities
The three major responsibilities of this position are functional services, liaison services, and reference services.  Functional responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and integrating digital information assets; developing and implementing web applications across multiple environments and operating platforms; designing and maintaining the University Libraries' website; and supervising the Media Services Department.  Liaison services responsibilities include teaching information literacy instruction sessions, collection development, embedding librarianship, and supporting the information needs for the College of Business and Computer Sciences.  Reference services responsibilities include providing reference services in a virtual and face-to-face environment.
Essential Functions of the Job
Functional Services                                                                                                          85%
1.      Design and Maintain the University Libraries' Website
2.      Develop Web Services in a Variety of Programming Languages
3.      Set Up, Evaluate, and Maintain Access to Digital Information Databases
4.      Maintain Digital Systems Integration
5.      Maintain Access to Electronic Journal Subscriptions
6.      Maintain Access to E-Book Collections
7.      Collect and Analyze Usage Statistics
8.      Supervise Media Services Department

  1.  Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Faculty Handbook
  2.  Serve on University, Faculty Senate, and Ad Hoc Committees
  3.  Keep Abreast of Current and Emerging Technology for Digital Libraries
Liaison Services                                                                                                                10%

  1.  Teach Information Literacy Sessions
2.      Maintain the Collection for one of the University Colleges

  1.  Market Library Services
  2.  Provide Embedded Librarian Services (As Needed)
  3.  Work with Faculty to Support Curricular Needs
Reference Services                                                                                                            5%

  1.  Deliver Reference Services
  2.  Work one evening a week and one Sunday a month

Qualifications, Education & Experience
The successful candidate will be an evangelical Christian, preferably a Southern Baptist, who supports the University's Christ-centered mission.  The candidate will have an earned Master's Degree in Library (MLS) or Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution.  Preference will be given to a candidate who holds an additional degree or certificate in media, educational technology, or electronic resources related fields and/or previous library experience.
Application Process
Please visit www.sbuniv.edu/hr/employment.html<http://www.sbuniv.edu/hr/employment.html> and select Faculty Vacancies to complete an application and upload a resume, three professional letters of reference, and a statement of personal beliefs regarding the integration of faith and learning.
You may direct any application and material questions to: hr at sbuniv.edu<mailto:hr at sbuniv.edu> or 417-328-1537 (fax).
You may direct any job specific questions to:
Dr. Edward Walton
Dean, University Libraries
Phone: 417-328-1619 Fax:  417-328-1652
ewalton at sbuniv.edu


Dr. Edward W. Walton
Dean, University Libraries
Professor of Library Services
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Ave
Bolivar, Mo. 65613
T: 417-328-1619
F: 417-328-1652
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. (Proverbs 3:13-14)

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