Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Library Lecturer - Eastern Connecticut State University
Library Lecturer - Eastern Connecticut State University,
J. Eugene Smith Library. 16 hours per week, depending on library needs
and budget allocation. Temporary; renewed semester by semester at the
University’s discretion. Responsibilities: Staff the Reference Desk,
providing reference assistance to patrons, including demonstrating the
use of library tools and equipment, answering the reference phone,
keeping statistics on reference queries, etc. Assist in staffing the
Circulation Desk and supervising staff and students as needed. Other
duties as library needs may dictate. Some weekend or evening work
required. Qualifications: Required: An ALA accredited Master’s degree
or its international equivalent. Knowledge of online library
databases. Knowledge of printed library resources. Communication and
human relations skills; flexibility in dealing with a busy and rapidly
changing environment. Comfortable in an online environment. Good
technology skills including Microsoft Office suite. Friendly, welcoming
demeanor and ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and
local community patrons. Grace under pressure required. Qualified
applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and three
letters of recommendation to the attention of Patricia Banach, Director
of Library Services, J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State
University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Applications
will be reviewed as they are received. Electronic submissions are
accepted (banachp@easternct.edu).
Labels:
academic libraries,
circulation,
part time,
reference,
temporary,
windham county
Location:
Willimantic, CT, USA