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Job Description

The Adams State University’s Nielsen Library is currently seeking applicants for an Emerging Technologies Librarian. This position is responsible for the identification, evaluation, and implementation of current and emerging technologies. This position also provides reference assistance, subject expertise in an academic area, acts as liaison to the Computing Services department and the Marmot library consortium, and serves on library and campus committees. The Emerging Technologies Librarian may supervise work study students and other hourly employees on a periodic basis. This position reports to the Library Director. Summary of responsibilities - Evaluate and implement emerging technologies for library services and staff productivity. - Create, maintain, and improve library web-pages. - Coordinate the management of library laptops and CPUs-both hardware and software. - Assist in the development of research tools such as LibGuides. - Serve as liaison to ASU’s Computing Services and the Marmot library consortium. - Provide reference assistance 8-10 hours per week, occasionally more. - Other duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Adams State University is particularly interested in applications from women and minorities. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can me made final. Employee Background Checks Policy at Adams State University Adams State University is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background checks on persons offered positions at the University prior to employment as described in the background check policy. Full descriptions of all positions are available from the contact person listed and at http://www.adams.edu/administration/hr/employment.php Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, or disability and as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, college policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and personal status.Qualifications - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills - High level of commitment to customer service and teamwork - Ability to work independently - Self-motivated - Ability to think logically and to problem solve - Comfortable with detail work Required - Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA accredited program - Current examples of personal or institutional web site work Preferred Academic library experience; experience with database and/or content management systems; troubleshooting hardware and software; experience with Windows, Microsoft Office, and various e-mail programs; experience with Interlibrary Loan and Cataloging programs such as OCLC, CLIO, and Odyssey; experience with ILS and OPAC using Innovative Interfaces and VuFind.

The Community

Adams State University is a state-supported institution that offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Located in Alamosa in the San Luis Valley of south-central Colorado, approximately 4 hours from Denver and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, Adams State is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider. Addition information about the university can be found at http://www.adams.edu; information about Alamosa can be found at http://www.alamosa.org.

HR Info

Direct questions to: Mary Walsh – mwalsh@adams.edu Nielsen Library Adams State University Alamosa, Colorado, 81101 719-587-7174Applicants should submit an electronic packet (a single PDF preferred), containing a cover letter, resume, working URLs representing your work, three references, and graduate transcripts. Please reference Position A3C023. Official transcripts will be required prior to a job offer. Application deadline is Wednesday. January 2, 2012. Send packet to: Mary Walsh – mwalsh@adams.edu