Geometr415 Blk BTREFERENCE
COORDINATOR AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
(Librarian I or II)
The MIT Libraries seek a creative and enthusiastic individual to lead
the
reference and information services in Rotch Library for Architecture
and
Planning and to participate in system-wide efforts to ensure the
excellence of
these services.
RESPONSIBILITIES: With general supervision of the Rotch Associate Head
Librarian, develops innovative programs and coordinates the information
services of four professional librarians and five members of the support
staff
who handle users' questions at the Library Services Desk. Maintains and
participates in the desk schedule and provides extensive reference
assistance
by appointment. Serves as Rotch representative on the Libraries'
Reference
Committee, which stimulates system-wide, high-level information services
for
the MIT community. As Instruction Librarian, leads staff in creating
and
enhancing instructional services in art, architecture, and urban planning
and
serves on the Libraries’ Instruction Committee to help develop services
in the
basic use of the Libraries' catalog and online databases. Serves as
subject
specialist responsible for developing and managing one or more of the
Rotch
collection areas and for creating subject web pages in his/her
specialization.
Oversees content of Rotch web pages, and, together with a technical
support
person, makes sure they are up-to-date and provide relevant and useful
information.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required ALA-MLS/MLIS. Substantial, demonstrated
experience in
providing reference/information services. Experience inlibrary
instruction and
in integrating new technologies in the delivery of information,
reference, or
instruction. Experience working effectively and comfortably in a team
and/or
collegial environment. Solid knowledge of current trends and issues in
reference and instruction services. Familiarity with relevant
databases,
Windows, the Internet, and web-page construction and maintenance.
Excellent
interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills. A record of
creativity,
initiative, and innovation, and the ability to tolerate ambiguity.
Evidence of
increasing levels of professional contribution. Knowledge of literature
sources
in art, architecture, and/or urban studies/social sciences. (Three
years
professional experience and demonstrated professional growth and service
in
keeping with MIT Libraries’ standards for promotion are required for
appointment at Librarian II level.) Preferred academic degree in art,
architecture, or urban studies/social sciences.
HIRING SALARY: $36,000 minimum (Librarian I); $41,000 minimum (Librarian
II).
Appointment level and actual salary will depend on experience.
Position available immediately. Send cover letter, resume, and names
and
addresses of three current references to:
Search Committee for Reference Coordinator and Instruction Librarian
(ARLIS)
MIT Libraries
Room 14S-324
77 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
(Applications may also be sent via fax to 617-253-0583.)
MIT offers excellent benefits a choice of health plans, a dental plan,
retirement plan, tuition assistance, and a relocation allowance. The
MIT
Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and
fosters
professional growth of its staff with management training and travel
funding
for professional meetings.
MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community
and
particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic
minority
candidates.
For more information visit our website at
http://libraries.mit.edu/admin/vacancies.html.
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