Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Reference Librarian - Wesleyan University
Reference Librarian - (18-month position), Wesleyan University Library,
Middletown, Connecticut. DUTIES: Reporting to the Head of Reference,
the person in this position will provide general reference and research
services in Olin Library, answering general reference and research
questions at the Olin Library Reference Desk. They may also lead some
classroom library instruction sessions and conduct individual research
sessions with students. The person should have experience working
effectively with print and online reference resources. There will be
occasional evening or weekend hours at the Olin Reference Desk, and some
special projects as assigned. The person in this position will work 23
hours a week, and the position ends on May 15, 2013. QUAL: Minimum
qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in library studies; 3-5
years of library reference experience in an academic library. Knowledge
of online and print reference sources in the social sciences and
humanities. Ability to work collegially with a diverse group of
undergraduate students, faculty, and library staff. Preferred
qualifications: Undergraduate or additional graduate degree in a social
sciences discipline. Cataloging experience a plus. Wesleyan University
is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer and welcomes
applications from women and members of historically underrepresented
minority groups. Wesleyan recognizes the value individual and group
differences contribute to the learning environment and to scholarship.
Wesleyan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression
or age in its programs and activities. SALARY: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience; it does meet the CLC minimum salary
recommendation. TO APPLY: Click here for more information or to apply
for this position: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51485. DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
Labels:
academic libraries,
middlesex county,
part time,
reference,
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Location:
Middletown, CT, USA