Job Posting

Public Services Librarian
Search #0708-0042

The Public Services Librarian serves as librarian liaison to academic departments and programs as assigned (Education, English, Theatre/Dance), teaches information literacy skills, delivers collection development support, provides reference service (including one night a week and some weekend hours), and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree from an ALA accredited institution and another degree that supports assigned liaison areas, the ability to teach library instruction, provide collection development, answer reference questions using print and digital resources, and interest in enhancing the quality of the user experience using Web 2.0 technologies. We seek a self-motivated, energetic, service-oriented, flexible team-player who possesses excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

Salary range is available by request from Tom Green, Associate Director of Libraries & Head of Public Services, (740) 368-3236.

Completed application packets will include 2) letter of interest (cover letter), 3) resume, 4) separate statement describing how emerging technologies might be more effectively used by the academic library (no more than two pages), & 5) names, titles, & contact information for three professional references, and should be sent by February 15, 2008 to:

Ohio Wesleyan University
Human Resources Department - OWU Search # 0708-0042
61 South Sandusky Street – UN016,
Delaware, Ohio 43015

Completed application packets may also be forwarded to:  hr@owu.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.  Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants, including women and minorities, to apply.

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