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Job Description

The Visiting Reference/Instruction Librarian is a temporary position available July 1, 2013 and ending on June 30, 2014, with a possibility of permanent funding thereafter. This Visiting Reference Librarian is responsible for teaching sessions in the Tiered Instruction program in coordination with Introductory Composition and Intermediate Composition courses. This Librarian is also shares responsibility with other reference librarians in staffing the reference desk, which provides opportunities for one-on-one teaching, 10-12 hours each week, including an evening shift. This Librarian teaches faculty requested bibliographic instruction sessions, assists in collection development work in associated liaison areas and performs special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications  ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science  Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team  Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills  Experience demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills  Proficiency in use of online search systems Preferred Qualifications  Library instruction experience, especially classroom teaching  Library reference experience or equivalent  Familiarity and ease with using and implementing new technologies Responsibilities  Teach sessions in the Library Instruction program in coordination with Introductory Composition and Intermediate Composition courses  Share responsibility with other reference librarians in staffing the reference desk, 10-12 hours each week, including an evening shift  Teach faculty requested bibliographic instruction sessions, as assigned  Investigate and implement emerging technologies useful to the organization  Assist in collection development work in areas to be determined  Member of the Reference/ Instruction Library Team  Member of the Librarians’ Council  Other duties as assigned

The Community

About Fort Lewis College and Durango Fort Lewis College is Colorado's public liberal arts college, offering baccalaureate degree programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences as well as professional programs in applied sciences, teacher education, and business administration. The college has a diverse student body with an enrollment of about 4,000 from 46 states and 10 nations, 20% Native American, and 8% Hispano. The campus is located on a mesa top at the foothills of the San Juan Mountains as it converges with the desert Southwest. The College contributes directly to the cultural and economic vitality of the area. Durango is the hub of Southwestern Colorado, situated in a beautiful mountain valley with nearby peaks reaching 14,000+ feet. A mild four-season climate allows numerous opportunities for skiing, fishing, biking, golfing, etc. With an area population of 45,000, Durango is cosmopolitan for its size and is served by major airlines with direct connections to Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas. It is 3.5 hours driving distance from Albuquerque, N.M.

HR Info

Application Process Electronically submit the following in PDF format: 1. A letter of interest that addresses the required and preferred qualifications and responsibilities 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Contact information of three current professional references Application packets should be e-mailed directly to: Stacey Peters, Chair Visiting Librarian Search Committee slpeters1@fortlewis.edu Applications received by June 12, 2013 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts, provide three letters of reference, complete the FLC application, and pass a background check.