Monday, March 15, 2010
Technical Services & Systems Librarian - Connecticut College
Technical Services and Systems Librarian - Information Services, Connecticut College. Information Services at Connecticut College, a merged organization of Libraries and Information Technology, seeks a technical services and systems librarian with energy, initiative, commitment and enthusiasm to cooperatively help lead the college in the use of new digital and bibliographic technologies, manage its use of the integrated library system (shared among CTW consortium members) and provide direct supervision of its cataloging and acquisitions operations. Responsibilities include original cataloging of materials and the creation and maintenance of metadata. This full time position reports to the Director of Information Resources. For a detailed position announcement see http://aspen.conncoll.edu/camelweb/public/jobPostings.cfm. Review of applications will begin April 5, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position available summer 2010. Information Services at Connecticut College is a merged organization of Libraries and Information Technology. Service and collaboration are the hallmarks of this team-based organization. The Charles E. Shain Library serves as the heart of the campus community, providing responsive, dynamic, and innovative service in support of student learning, faculty teaching and scholarship. The library’s information commons provides extensive computer resources in conjunction with its newly expanded group study spaces, the Blue Camel CafĂ© and Charles Chu Asian Art Reading Room. The resources and collections of the Connecticut College libraries are further enhanced by its ongoing membership in the CTW Consortium. Connecticut College is a highly selective, private, coeducational liberal arts college located in southern New England overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thames River in the historic seaport of New London. Founded in 1911, the College enrolls 1900 men and women from 42 states and 41 countries. The 750-acre campus is an arboretum, and is supported by a staff and faculty of over 800. The southeastern Connecticut area offers a rare combination of affordable living and natural, unspoiled beauty with convenient access to Providence, Boston and New York City. Connecticut College completes thorough employee credentialing. Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references electronically to gay.buths@conncoll.edu or if necessary, mail to Connecticut College, Office of Human Resources, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Connecticut College is committed by mission to developing diversity and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff. AA/EOE.