[LIBJOBS] USA - Harrisonburg - Psychology Librarian

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Position Information

Optional Applicant Documents:   Required Applicant Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of 3 Professional References   Request/Posting Number: 0403604   Working Title: Psychology Librarian   State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty   Pay band: 0   Pay Rate: Commensurate w/ experience   Specify range or amount:   General Info: James Madison University seeks a librarian with the vision to provide innovative information services to the Psychology departments. James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 18,000 students located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, two hours southwest of Washington, DC. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional Master's level university for sixteen consecutive years and is consistently named one of the nation's most wired universities. The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2010 named the university one of the nation's 50 best value institutions. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 34 master's and five doctoral degrees. The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies division, which has the mission of enriching our communities by building learning and information environments where people connect with ideas and with each other to discover, create, and share knowledge. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives, and world views that is found within our university community.   Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as liaison librarian to the undergraduate and graduate Psychology programs. Develops collegial and collaborative partnerships with the psychology faculty and the library staff to provide excellent reference, consultation, and other support services in a Learning Commons environment. Envisions and develops innovative approaches to instruction, information literacy, collection building, information service, outreach, and assessment. Develops a sophisticated understanding of psychology research methods and information resources. Develops subject guides, web pages, and other creative materials to support instruction. Participates in service and scholarship. Position reports to the Assistant Director of Public Services in Carrier Library.   Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Demonstrated commitment to student success and to collaborative ventures with discipline faculty and library staff. At least two to three years of experience in public services, reference, and instruction is preferred. Strong knowledge of traditional and electronic reference sources. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong understanding of psychology collection development practices, resources, and trends. Ability to manage a variety of projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment. A Master's Degree in psychology or recent successful experience in psychology librarianship is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of TIAA/CREF or other retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on 9/15/2010 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must apply online using JMU's JobLink system (https://JobLink.jmu.edu). Links to JobLink and full position descriptions can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at http:/www.lib.jmu.edu/employment.   Special instructions to applicants (This field includes all additional documents to be mailed as well as the mailing address):   Org Name: 100113-Library Admin   Posting date: 07-19-2010   Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No   Review date: 09-15-2010   Closing date: Open Until Filled Proposed Starting Date:   Position Status: Full Time   Is this an agency only position? (If yes, only current employees of James Madison University are eligible to apply): No   Is this a grant-funded position? No   Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile