Senior Reference Librarian/Supervisor of Reference Services
The University of Missouri-St. Louis is seeking a Librarian II or III; 12-month non tenured track faculty appointment.
Responsibilities: Provides leadership in scheduling, planning and implementing reference/instruction/information literacy services. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of Reference activities in the Ward E. Barnes Library, serving the Colleges of Education, Nursing, and Optometry. Reporting to the head of the Barnes Library this position supervises and evaluates the reference librarians, coordinates the integration of nonprofessional staff into reference services, and participates fully in the delivery of all reference activities. Some evenings and weekends required. Coordinates and participates in library instruction, participates in collection development, and ensures the quality and currency of the reference collection/services in collaboration with reference librarians. Works collaboratively to create and implement services that respond to the needs of faculty, students, and participants in distance learning courses. Acts as liaison in developing partnerships with faculty and the campus community.
Required Qualifications: M.L.S., ALA-accredited; minimum of three years professional, academic library experience, including reference and library instruction; strong interpersonal skills; experience with a variety of Reference resources both print and electronic; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Supervisory experience is required.
Highly Desirable: Experience in collection development; experience providing reference services in a health sciences setting; working knowledge of HTML and/or web-authoring tools and the ability to foster collegial environment.
Salary: Negotiable, dependent upon qualifications. Minimum: $39,500 plus excellent benefits.
Please email (preferred) letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
Clinton Berry
clinton@umsl.edu
Or mail application packet to:
Clinton Berry, Reference
Thomas Jefferson Library (MC60)
University of Missouri-St. Louis
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121-4400
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 30, 2009, will be given first consideration. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.