Greetings Colleagues, Juanita Roberts forwards this opportunity. Distribute widely among your contacts. Respectfully, Sandra Posting Date: May 30, 2013 Posting End Date: Open Until Filled Position: Information Literacy/Reference Librarian Location: Library Tuskegee University Library Services invites applications to fill a position as a librarian beginning June 1, 2013. The candidate must have the ability to use an automated library system, possess good organizational skills, have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. (This is a full-time position) Overall Job Objective Under the general supervision of the Head of Reference Services, will provide information literacy instruction and reference services to students and faculty at Tuskegee University. Duties and Responsibilities This position will coordinate "specialized instruction" programming, which includes activities such as orientation, course related bibliographic instruction and in-house training Develop information literacy classes for undergraduate and graduate students Collect statistics Serve on the Collection Development Committee Provide reference and research assistance to library patrons and staff Understand and use subscription databases and the book collection in search of materials that meet the user's needs Assist in the development and design of marketing information services to the Tuskegee University Community Collaborate with library faculty in developing, implementing and assessing new instructional initiatives Evaluate new products and services for possible use in the library Work with the Head of Reference Services to customize databases to maximize usability for Tuskegee University students, faculty and staff Other Librarians also serve as liaisons to specific departments, providing collection development and outreach to faculty Perform related duties as required. Some evening/weekend hours involved Required qualifications: Master of Library Services(MLS) from an ALA accredited institution; at least one year of teaching experience or library experience at a professional level; working knowledge of a wide variety of electronic reference databases/ Internet; and excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills Salary Commensurate with training, experience, and University Compensation Plan **The statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. ** APPLICATIONS will be accepted in the Office of Human Resources, Attn: Juanita Roberts 101 Kresge Center, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 or email: employment@tuskegee.edu<mailto:employment@tuskegee.edu> Fax: 334-724-4319. Each applicant should submit (3) letters of reference and a copy of the appreciate transcript for the educational requirement. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-520-0593 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.