Here's how to apply for the job...sorry for not including that in the
original post:

Applicants should view the university's outstanding benefits package on our
web site at http://www.american.edu/hr/. To apply, please complete an
American University employment application with resume and cover letter and
forward to the Office of Human Resources, American University, Office of
Human Resources, 3201 New Mexico Ave., NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC
20016-8054, fax: 202-885-1737, or email: <[log in to unmask]>.  Applicants
may also download an application from our web site
http://www.american.edu/hr/. For questions about the position, please email
Michele Mikkelsen at <[log in to unmask]>. An EEO/AA university.

On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Bobby Reeves <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> One of my colleagues asked me to post this job opening to the list.
> The job includes significant time at the Reference Desk and should be
> a good way to get additional reference experience before heading off
> into the professional job market.
>
> I'd be happy to answer any questions about this (or any other jobs at
> AU, for that matter) off-list.
>
> Best,
>
> Bobby
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ~*~*~*~
>
> Reference Specialist
>
> Position Number:        1796
> Department:     University Library
> Open Date:      10/01/2008
> Close Date:
> Band:   Specialist
> Salary Range of Position:       $18.68 to $20.30 per hour
>
> Educational Requirements:       Bachelor's degree required.
>
> Position Requirements:
> One to two years computer and office experience. One year in a
> library-related environment or equivalent. Demonstrated skill in
> academic research. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
> Ability to work closely with students and faculty. Excellent
> organizational and managerial skills. Ability to identify, analyze and
> resolve problems. Be able to adapt to new or changing computer
> systems. Some library school experience or university level teaching
> experience preferred. This position may assist in library-wide
> projects as needed.
>
> Description:
> This position is responsible for providing in-person and remote
> research assistance and for maintaining the reference collection and
> popular periodicals, including processing all materials arriving or
> leaving the collection, ensuring the collection is good working order.
> The position provides essential administrative support for the
> librarians in the Research, Teaching and Learning Division, including
> creating the Reference Desk and IM service schedule, gathering data
> for program assessment and reporting, taking minutes at meetings, and
> maintaining operational documentation. The Reference Assistant assists
> the Reference and Instruction Librarians by providing assistance in
> setting up and breaking down library instructional spaces for classes.
>