[Cus-l] Position Announcement - Reference Librarian - Samford University Library

[Waddell, Carla]

Reference Librarian, University Library



Samford University Library seeks a reference librarian. Located in suburban Birmingham, Samford is the largest privately‐funded and fully‐accredited institution of higher learning in Alabama. The university library, with nearly one million holdings, serves the university community of more than 4,800 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 700 full‐time employees. Additional information about the university can be found at www.samford.edu<http://www.samford.edu>.



Position Description: The reference librarian reports to the chair of reference and research services (RRS). RRS is comprised of four librarians and numerous student workers. The reference librarian provides professional reference and research support to Samford students, employees, and the local community. The individual in this position: 1) participates significantly in information literacy instruction in classroom, online, and one-to-one environments; 2) performs collection development and liaison activities as required; 3) serves on library and university committees; 4) provides reference service on a rotating basis to cover all hours that the library is open, including some weekend and some night duty; and 5) performs additional duties as required.



REQUIRED Qualifications: MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution should be completed by or prior to Sept. 1, 2014. The candidate must be supportive of the university’s Christian mission. The candidate also must have the potential to meet university requirements for promotion; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with others; strong commitment to quality service; and willingness to work in a flexible, changing environment.



PREFERRED Qualifications: Academic library experience. Basic web design, web tools (e. g., LibGuides, LibAnswers), and online tutorial creation and editing skills (e.g., Camtasia). Teaching, training or public speaking experience.



Rank and Salary: Twelve‐month, non‐tenure track, faculty appointment; salary commensurate with experience; generous benefits/vacation package; tuition remission.



Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic submission of documents is strongly encouraged. Candidates should supply a letter of interest, current resume and professional references including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses to:



Carla Waddell

Chair, Reference & Research Services

Samford University Library

800 Lakeshore Drive

Birmingham, AL 35229

ctwaddel at samford.edu<mailto:ctwaddel at samford.edu>

FAX: 205‐726‐2642
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.

Carla Waddell, MLIS
Chair, Reference & Research Services
Government Documents Librarian
205/726-2755
ctwaddel at samford.edu<mailto:ctwaddel at samford.edu>
www.samford.edu/library<http://www.samford.edu/library>
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=800+Lakeshore+Drive,+Birmingham,+AL+35229,+US>
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