[LIBJOBS] USA - Hattiesburg, MS - 2 positions - Reference Libarian for Education/Psychology, Reference Librarian for Health Sciences

 

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for two full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty positions as assistant professors/librarians in the Reference Services Department of Cook Library in the University Libraries to begin in April 2014.

 

(1)   Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian for Education and Psychology  

(2)   Assistant Professor/Reference Librarian for Health Sciences

 

Reference librarians are members of a team responsible for providing general and specialized reference, instruction and collection development services and report to the head of Reference Services.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Serves as primary contact between the Libraries and their assigned college(s) with regard to supporting the college's research resource and instructional needs
• Provides reference and directional assistance to all library users, in-person, by telephone and via electronic communication methods
• Provides instruction in the use of research resources through individual research consultations and formal class presentations
• Serves as bibliographer for assigned academic departments within the assigned college
• Prepares bibliographies, user guides, tutorials and other research resources as needed
• Creates and maintains Web content for selected subject areas and throughout the Libraries' website, as assigned
• Maintains knowledge and skills related to research resources and their delivery
• Provides service to the Libraries, the university, the profession and the community to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion
• Engages in research and scholarly activity to fulfill the expectations for tenure and promotion
• Works evenings, weekends and holidays in rotation with Reference Services Department personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned

 

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is required
• Education (coursework or degree) or experience in the area of job emphasis
• Demonstrated experience using online databases and other types of research resources
• Demonstrated ability to teach the concepts and skills of information research in both formal and informal settings

 

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of research resources in the area of job emphasis
• Demonstrated experience providing reference and instruction in an academic library
• Experience or interest in developing outreach programs that engage faculty and students with library research resources

 

To read the full job announcements and to apply for these positions, visit http://jobs.usm.edu.

 

(1)   Reference Librarian for Education and Psychology, http://jobs.usm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54261

 

(2)   Reference Librarian for Health Sciences, http://jobs.usm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54255

 

Review of applications begins January 2, 2014; however, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

 

Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls approximately 17,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Five additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu.

 

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.