Lively, user-oriented library seeks a flexible, tech-fluent librarian to
engage, instruct, and support our community in discovery, evaluation, and
integration of information. Reporting to
the Director of Library and Archives, the consulting librarian will
collaborate with librarians, archivists, and instructional technologists to
advance learning objectives emerging from the new campus
curriculum. This Consulting Librarian will possess skill
and comfort using a variety of resource discovery and presentation tools to
convert, manipulate, reuse and apply data and information across multiple
platforms.
Beloit College Library's small and motivated team recently completed a
strategic plan and a systems migration. With campus-
endorsed priorities in place, our attentions are set on increased individual
and course engagement, improved user experience, as well as outreach to
programs and departments. This librarian will join the team
in time to shape and develop the mechanisms by which we accomplish these
objectives working within and leading work groups addressing access,
collections, instruction, student employment and outreach/marketing.
Required qualifications: Master's in Library Science from an ALA accredited
institution, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Experience preparing and delivering reference and instructional content to
classes and individuals in an academic environment; excellent organizational
and problem solving skills; flexibility and enthusiasm to accept, manage, and
incorporate change and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a
dynamic environment. Desired
qualifications: interest or experience
in one or more of the following: instructional design; assessment of resources
and services; original cataloging for local collections;
Government Document collection management; working a regular shift at public
service point.
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and three professional
references to the Search Committee Chair at
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received by September 27, 2013 will receive fullest consideration.
Beloit is a highly selective, four-year, residential liberal arts college of
1250 students with a rich history in minority and international education. The
library is in the first year of a new strategic plan and has recently
implemented OCLC's WorldShare Management Services.
Beloit College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity and urges
all interested individuals to apply.
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