*PERRY LIBRARY*
*HEALTH SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN*: This position provides
informational, reference and research level assistance to the university
community, especially in the health sciences areas. Provides library
instruction on library use, information literacy and research skills
development, primarily in the health science college, responsible for
developing outreach programs that promote awareness of library services
and collections, responsible for reference and general collection
development especially in health sciences. Participates in library,
departmental and university committees, projects, research, task forces
as appropriate. Position includes collaboration with health science
faculty and library team participation.
*REQUIREMENTS:** *ALA-accredited MLS degree; library reference
experience; proficiency in the use of reference resources and databases;
demonstrated skills in teaching; working knowledge of a wide variety of
information technology applications; excellent organizational,
communication and interpersonal skills; successful experience working in
a team environment with both professional and support staff; analytical
skills including independent problem solving, critical thinking and time
management skills; demonstrated commitment to excellent customer
service. *Preferred: e*xperience in teaching; experience in an academic
library; experience with Web-based communications tools such as blogs,
wikis, IM, RSS, and web / mobile social networks; experience or
coursework in health sciences librarianship; experience with information
literacy programs; experience in collection development; experience with
learning commons services
*SALARY AND BENEFITS:* Salary*: $*55,000* * Excellent benefits package.
Old Dominion University is a state-supported institution with enrollment
of 21,000, a leader in distance learning, and a Carnegie Extensive
Doctoral/Research University. The campus is located in the historic port
city of Norfolk, VA. Position announcement and description are available
at http://www.lib.odu.edu/libinfo/jobs. For campus information, check
http://www.odu.edu.
*APPLICATION:* Screening of applicants will begin on May 1, 2009 and
continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application,
resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
of three professional references to: Donna Hughes-Oldenburg, Chair,
Search Committee for Health Sciences Reference Librarian, Perry Library,
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> , 683-4153
Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986.
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