Position Announcement, University of So. Mississippi
Edward McCormack 20 Aug 1996 20:09 UTC
ILL/Serials Librarian (Search reopened). The University of Southern
Mississippi Libraries seek an energetic librarian to supervise the
ILL/Serials unit and to work at the reference desk (including some
night and weekend hours) at its branch campus library which serves
about 1600 students and 40 faculty.
Main duties: manage the ILL/Serials unit; assist with the development
and improvement of the library's electronic environment, particularly
document delivery; serve as a member of the reference team; assist with
collection development; and report to the Director.
Required: ALA-accredited MLS, professional experience in an academic
library, excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills,
knowledge of print and electronic resources and services, skill in
microcomputer applications, familiarity with OCLC and its subsystem;
some experience with Serials collection (includes microform); flexibility
and the ability to accept and manage change; and supervisory experience.
Librarians at USM hold tenure-track, 12-month positions and have faculty
status. Employment is contigent on the ability to work in the U.S.
SALARY: $26,000. The successful candidate must be able to meet successfully
the requirements for continuing appointment, promotion, and tenure in the
areas of librarianship, professional development, and service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: review of applications begins September 30 and will
continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application; resume;
and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional
references to Edward McCormack, Director, Cox Library, USM-Gulf Coast,
730 East Beach Blvd., Long Beach, MS 39560-2699. AA/EOE/ADAI.