Reference Position-ACAD-CT
Joan Overfield (JTOVERFIELD@FAIR1.FAIRFIELD.EDU)
Fri, 22 Aug 1997 13:40:54 -0400
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 13:40:54 -0400
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From: Joan Overfield <JTOVERFIELD@FAIR1.FAIRFIELD.EDU>
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Subject: Reference Position-ACAD-CT
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Reference Librarian (Position Re-posted)
Academic library invites applications from creative, flexible, energetic
individuals with strong public services commitment and a vision and enthusiasm
for the future of electronic technologies to join newly formed collegial team.
This senior reference position will focus on developing the instructional
program and integrating electronic resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides general reference assistance and coordinates the
library instruction program. Promotes the use of mediated and end-user online
searching (Dialog, Ovid, STN, FirstSearch), CD-ROM databases, the Internet, and
the library's OPAC (DRA integrated system). Develops supporting materials,
teaches classes, and investigates new systems and products. Participates in
library liaison program and collection development. This position calls for an
enthusiastic, creative, dynamic person who displays initiative, judgment and
resourcefulness in responding to service needs and a willingness to reach
beyond the boundaries of traditional library service.
REQUIREMENTS
MLS from ALA accredited program. Demonstrated knowledge and skills using
information technologies in an academic reference environment including online
library systems, network operating systems, software applications, CD-ROM
technologies, and Internet protocols. Excellent interpersonal, written, and
oral communication skills. Creative approach to development of new services;
commitment to responsive and innovative service essential. The Reference
Librarian will focus on the development of an instructional program and
requires three or more years experience, and demonstrated ability to plan and
teach user education programs.
CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:
Fairfield University is a selective, independent, small comprehensive
university with over 200 full time faculty, 2,900 full time undergraduate
students, and 2,400 part-time continuing education and graduate students in six
schools. The University was chartered by the Jesuits in 1942. Located in a
suburb 50 miles outside of New York City, the 225-acre park-like campus
overlooks Long Island Sound. Nyselius Library has over 270,000 volumes, an
integrated automated system (DRA), a CD-ROM local area network, and fiber optic
connectivity to the campus mainframe.
TO APPLY:
Submit letter of application, resume, and telephone numbers/Internet addresses
of three references to Joan Overfield, Associate University Librarian,
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06430-5195. Preference given to
applications received by September 12. Fairfield University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Fairfield strongly encourages
applications from women and minorities.