Fine Arts Liaison/Web Services Librarian
Denison University
Granville, Ohio
Denison University Libraries invite applications and
nominations for a Liaison to the Fine Arts/Web Services Librarian. For more information about Denison and
William Howard Doane Library, please see our webpage at
www.denison.edu.
Responsibilities:
The Fine
Arts Liaison/Web Services Librarian will create and develop customized services
in collaboration with Fine Arts faculty; build and manage library collections
for the arts; provide instructional support and teach library instruction
classes; promote information literacy initiatives and participate in current
information literacy grant activities; provide reference service and participate
in activities of the reference team; identify, evaluate relevant resources in
the arts and educate fellow librarians about these resources; serve on library,
university and consortial committees; participate in professional development
and service activities. This
position will also be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of all
library web pages in accordance with Denison University policy as well as
developing web pages for subject specific
materials.
Knowledge, skills and
abilities:
Required: ALA accredited MLS; an
undergraduate degree in the visual or performing arts or significant experience
in fine arts librarianship; teaching or instructional experience at the academic
level; familiarity with research skills in the fine arts; demonstrated knowledge
of and enthusiasm about the integration of new technologies into the delivery of
information services; strong commitment to user-focused service; demonstrated
flexibility, initiative, and ability to adapt and work creatively in a
challenging and rapidly changing environment; desktop computing skills including
experience with html, multimedia and instructional technologies, strong written
and oral communication skills, ability to supervise support staff and
students.
Preferred: Graduate degree in the
visual or performing arts; experience using web authoring software such as
Dreamweaver or HomeSite; experience in a wide range of library
functions.
Salary and benefits: A competitive salary package
commensurate with qualifications and experience and full benefits are offered
for this 12-month appointment.
To apply: Candidates should send a
letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and
e-mail addresses of three references.
Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled,
those submitted by November 30, 2002 are best assured of receiving full
consideration.
Application materials should be sent to Chair of Fine
Arts Liaison/Web Services Librarian Search Committee, Denison University
Library, Granville, OH 43023.
Questions may be addressed to
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Denison University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.