POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN / FACULTY

Responsibilities: 

· Manage the library network and provide technical support for all library systems, both hardware and software.

· Administer library Web pages. Administer Integrated Library Systems.

· Provide reference service, including evening rotation.

· Collaborate with work study student supervisor to train and supervise work study students in implementing projects within automated library systems.

· Collaborate on offering workshops with the Instructional Designer and Instruction Librarian to faculty as assigned.

· Participate with other librarians in instructional sessions as assigned.

· Keep current with new research databases and techniques, library technology programs, and Internet applications.

· Maintain working relationship with technical support personnel on campus to assure compatibility of library systems with campus systems.

· Serve on campus and statewide committees as opportunities arise.

· Participate in professional development and training workshops.

· Provide digitization and institutional repository duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.

· Considerable knowledge of library science and information retrieval methods; academic library experience preferred

· Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.

· Knowledge of computer networking, servers, databases management, and file sharing.

· Excellent organization, analytical, and computer problem-solving skills.

· Considerable knowledge of Web page development and management.

· Ability to effectively provide bibliographic instruction for students, faculty, and other patrons, individually and in a group setting. Teach an online class.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

· Ability to exercise tact in dealing with library patrons on telephone or in person.

· Good knowledge of hardware and software computer systems used in the library environment, including electronic library applications.

· Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with library colleagues, students, faculty, staff, other libraries, vendors, and the public.

Terms of Contract: Tenure track faculty (12 months) position. Salary is based on nationally competitive Dixie State College faculty salary schedule. Excellent benefit package included.

Application Procedures: Application review begins September 29, 2008, open until filled. Submit a Dixie State College application, cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Dixie State College, 225 South 700 East, St. George, UT 84770. For more information please call (435) 652-7520 or fax (435) 656-4001. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.