Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 08:48:58 -0500
From: "Sutton, Sarah" <Sarah.Sutton@tamucc.edu>
Subject: Position available

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
(http://rattler.tamucc.edu) announce the following vacancy for a
Reference/Information Literacy Librarian position.

Participates in the provision of reference service to library users
on-site and at a distance.  Delivers general and course-specific library
instruction using a variety of technologies, tools, and resources.  Serves
as a subject liaison to one or more disciplines/programs, with
responsibility for collection development and course-specific library
instruction sessions.  Serves on Library and University committees. 
Develops and maintains user aids in print and electronic formats.  May be
required to work some evening and/or weekend hours.  Performs other duties
as assigned.
 

Qualifications: 

Required:  Must complete MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program
on or before August 20, 2010.  At least 1-2 years experience in an
academic library in a public services capacity.  Excellent written and
oral communication skills; demonstrated strong commitment to
library-customer focused services.  Ability to work independently and as a
member of a team in a rapidly changing, demanding, and culturally diverse
environment.  Additional Desired Qualifications: Subject Master's degree.
Knowledge of reference resources in print and electronic formats. 
Experience in the provision of reference service to distance education
students.  Experience with non-traditional and/or first-generation college
students.  Experience in teaching or information literacy instruction. 

Salary:  Competitive and dependent upon qualifications and experience.

To apply online, follow these steps:  (1) Go to http://hr.tamucc.edu (2)
Click on "Job Opportunities"; (3) Click on "Staff Vacancies"; (4) Click on
"Search Positions"; (5) Locate "Reference/Information Literacy Librarian"
position and click on "View Posting Details"; (6) Click on "Apply for This
Position"; (7) In the "New Applicant" box, create an account and then
follow the steps to submit the application documents.  NOTE:  To be
considered for this position, all applicants must submit the following
documents:  (1) resume; (2) cover letter; and (3) the names and contact
information, including email addresses, of 5 references.  Application
packages cannot be changed once they are submitted.

Review of applications will begin on June 11, 2010, and continue until
position is filled.

The University:  TAMU-CC is a doctoral Hispanic Serving Institution
located along the Gulf of Mexico on an island with a modern campus
overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. With over 9,000 students, the university
offers a wide array of academic programs with 18% of the students enrolled
in graduate programs.  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to
excellence.  More information about the university environment is
available at:  http://www.tamucc.edu/about/aboutus.html.  More information
about employee benefits is available at:  
http://hr.tamucc.edu/employeeBenefits.htm