The Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University invites applications for
the position of Information Technology/Liaison Librarian.
Candidates are sought who are committed to cross-functional librarianship,
interested in working in a collaborative library environment, and eager to
participate in the daily life of a small, liberal arts university
community. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply.
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Information Technology/Liaison
Librarian will provide leadership in the development, implementation,
maintenance, and use of library electronic resources and technologies
(50%). The librarian will manage the library web site and
electronic resources; have primary responsibility for the ongoing maintenance
of the library's Innovative Interfaces integrated library system; provide
first-tier troubleshooting for staff and public PCs in the library; serve as
liaison to the Information Technology department on library technology issues;
and advocate for the interests of library technology through awareness of
emerging trends, standards, and technologies. He/she will
also serve as a liaison librarian (50%) providing instruction, reference, and
collection development services to a designated academic division (current
responsibilities are the departments in Natural Sciences and
Mathematics). The librarian will provide regular reference
desk support, including one evening shift per week during the regular academic
year.
Qualified candidates must have an ALA-accredited master's degree in library
and information science or other related master's degree; experience or
training in managing library information technologies; demonstrated knowledge
of web site management; excellent oral and written communication skills;
interest and ability to provide reference, instruction, and collection
development; demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and
independently; and a commitment to professional
development. Successful candidates must also be motivated
self-starters who possess a high level of energy, flexibility, and
creativity. Candidates with a strong knowledge of or
experience with an integrated library system are preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position
is filled. A letter of application, resume, and contact
information for three professional references should be e-mailed as
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