The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (http://rattler.tamucc.edu) would like to advertise two vacancies.
POSITION ONE: Reference/Instruction Librarian:
Participates in the provision of reference service to library users on-site and at a distance. Delivers general and course-specific library instruction using a variety of technologies, tools, and resources. Serves as a subject liaison to one or more disciplines/programs, with responsibility for collection development and course-specific library instruction sessions. Serves on Library and University committees. Develops and maintains user aids in print and electronic formats. May be required to work some evening and/or weekend hours.
Qualifications:
Required: Must complete MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program on or before August 31, 2009. At least 1-2 years experience in an academic library in a public services capacity. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated strong commitment to library-customer focused services. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a rapidly changing, demanding, and culturally diverse environment. Additional Desired Qualifications: Subject Master's degree. Knowledge of reference resources in print and electronic formats. Experience in the provision of reference service to distance education students. Experience with non-traditional and/or first-generation college students. Experience in teaching or information literacy instruction.
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.
POSITION TWO: Coordinator of Collection Development:
Coordinates all aspects of library collection development. Coordinates creation and revision of collection development policies with liaison librarians. Coordinates approval plan with liaison librarians. Coordinates examination and weeding of collection. Provides general and subject-specific library instruction. Participates in subject-specific collection development. Serves as library liaison to various college disciplines/departments. Works on the Reference Desk. Examines gift books. Prepares reports. Monitors materials expenditures.
Qualifications:
Required: Must have MLS or equivalent from ALA accredited program. At least 3-5 years of related experience in an academic library. Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated strong commitment to library-customer focused services. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a rapidly changing, demanding, and culturally diverse environment. Additional Desired Qualifications: Subject Master's degree. Knowledge of reference resources in print and electronic formats. Experience with non-traditional and/or first-generation college students. Experience in teaching or information literacy instruction.
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and names and contact information including email addresses of 5 references to Edward Kownslar, Chair of the Search Committee, Mary and Jeff Bell Library, 6300 Ocean Drive #5702, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Applications may also be submitted electronically to: edward.kownslar@tamucc.edu.
Review of applications will begin on July 14, 2009, and continue until positions are filled.
The University: TAMU-CC is a doctoral Hispanic Serving Institution located along the Gulf of Mexico on an island with a modern campus overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. With over 9,000 students, the university offers a wide array of academic programs with 18% of the students enrolled in graduate programs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence (http://hr.tamucc.edu/)
Sarah
Sarah Sutton
Serials / Electronic Resources Librarian
Mary & Jeff Bell Library
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5702
phone 361-825-2355
fax 361-825-5973
email sarah.sutton@tamucc.edu