Electronic Resources Librarian

Western State College of Colorado

Leslie J. Savage Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$35,000.00 to $37,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Gunnison, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

Western State College of Colorado seeks a dynamic, service-oriented librarian to provide leadership in organizing and providing access to the library’s electronic resources collection (databases and journals). This position is also responsible for managing the library’s web site using the Plone content management system. In collaboration with the technical services librarian and staff from the integrated library system’s consortium (Marmot Library Network), the electronic resources librarian will participate in developing a next-generation online public access catalog. This position also manages the college’s federal and state depository program. Additional duties include staffing the reference desk in rotation with other library staff; hiring, training, and supervising student staff as needed; providing virtual reference services; and participating with other library staff in collection development, committee work, and setting goals and objectives for the library. Night and weekend work is required in rotation with other librarians. The electronic resources librarian reports to the director of library services.

Additional Info & Requirements

* ALA-accredited M.L.S. * Knowledge and experience with information technology systems, web development, and current and emerging trends and technologies * Experience in and commitment to public service * Excellent communication skills * Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member in developing services and completing projects

The Community

Western is a residential, four-year public undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,300 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. The college is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit http://www.western.edu/ to learn more about Western.

HR Info

Review of applications will begin May 24, 2010 and continue until position is filled. Send letter addressing your interest in the position and interest in Western State College of Colorado; resume; transcripts; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Electronic Resources Librarian Search Leslie J. Savage Library Western State College of Colorado Gunnison, Colorado 81231 Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to employment.

Posted Apr 28, 2010