Clemson University Libraries
Position Announcement
Branch Unit Head, Emery A.Gunnin Architecture Library
Clemson University Libraries and the College of Architecture, Arts and
Humanities are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic librarian with a
strong service orientation to lead the Gunnin Architecture Library, a
branch of the Clemson University Libraries. This tenure-track faculty
position is responsible for the daily operation and administration of
the Gunnin Architecture Library, which is open 24 hours during the school
year and includes a Media Resources Center and a Printing Facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and administer the programs and daily operations of
the Gunnin Architecture Library. Supervise, train, and evaluate the
employees of the branch, including one additional professional librarian,
six support staff, and student assistants. Assist with reference service
and library instruction and oversee collection development in conjunction
with the Visual Resources/Reference Librarian. Serve as a liaison for the
School of Architecture and the Departments of Art, Construction Science and
Management, and Planning and Landscape Architecture. Participate in
library and university activities, including the University Libraries
Administrative Council and various other committees. As a library faculty
member, the Branch Unit Head is expected to make continual progress toward
tenure and promotion. This will include participation in continuing
education, professional associations, service, and/or research. This
position reports to the Dean of the University Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program;
bachelor's degree in architecture, art, planning, or other related field;
excellent communication skills; strong service orientation; proficiency in
use of emerging information technologies; potential for meeting
requirements for tenure and promotion. Preferred: Supervisory experience,
experience in architectural materials/media; experience in Web page design.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum salary of $45,000; appointment salary will
depend upon qualifications; faculty rank, privileges, and responsibilities;
12 month tenure-track position; SC, TIAA-CREF, and other retirement plans
available; various medical and dental plans; 18 days annual leave, 15 days
sick leave, 12 paid holidays, liberal professional development leave. The
University offers employees up to four credit hours of free tuition per
semester.
LIBRARY: Clemson University Libraries have a staff of 33 librarians and
70 support staff. The Libraries are committed to the creative integration
of technology with traditional information services. The Gunnin
Architecture Library has one additional professional librarian, six support
staff, and student assistants. The Branch primarily serves 640
undergraduates, 140 graduate students and 70 faculty members within the
College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities. For additional information
see the Libraries Web site www.lib.clemson.edu and the College of
Architecture, Arts and Humanities Web site www.clemson.edu/caah.
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY: Clemson University, South Carolina's land grant
institution, has approximately 17,000 students and is located in the
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 30 miles from Greenville, SC and
within 2 hours driving time of Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. See the
University's Web site at http://www.clemson.edu for more information.
APPLICATION: Submit a letter addressing the qualifications listed above, a
detailed resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to:
Joyce Peebles
Human Resources Manager
R.M. Cooper Library
Box 343001
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-3001
Phone: 864-656-0814
Fax: 864-656-0758
This information may be submitted electronically as attachments in Word,
PDF or RTF format to [log in to unmask] Only applications postmarked by
November 15, 2004 will be guaranteed a full review.
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
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