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Reference/Instruction Librarian & Coordinator of Electronic Resources
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago Illinois
Columbia College Chicago is currently seeking a Reference/Instruction
Librarian & Coordinator of Electronic Resources. Anticipated start date
is February 2006.
Responsibilities: This energetic and motivated individual will provide
student-centered reference and instructional services as well as manage
the Library's electronic resources and digital reference services.
Responsibilities include providing reference service to the Columbia
College community, conducting library instruction for undergraduate and
graduate students, identifying and evaluating electronic databases,
managing the electronic resources budget and licensing agreements,
working with Library technical staff and vendors on database
implementation and technical troubleshooting, and tracking development
of new, changing, and emerging electronic services and resources.
Additional duties include serving as selector/liaison for one or more
college departments and participating in library committees.
Requirements: To qualify, you must have an ALA-accredited MLS degree
with a minimum of two years experience in an academic library; thorough
understanding of academic user needs; demonstrated knowledge of
electronic resources; enthusiastic public service orientation and
commitment to providing user-centered services; knowledge of
instruction methodologies and information literacy principles; group
instruction experience; strong communication and presentation skills;
and ability to use initiative to further departmental and library-wide
goals.
Our ideal candidate will have the following: Web authoring proficiency
with DreamWeaver; experience with open URL and federated search engines;
experience with selection and management of electronic resources, vendor
relations and licensing agreements; familiarity with collection
development principles or experience with faculty liaison programs;
and active participation in state or national professional
organization(s).
Contact information: Applications received by November 28th 2005 will be
given priority consideration; however, all applications will be reviewed
until the position is filled. We offer a competitive salary,
commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package.
Minority and women applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Columbia College Chicago,
Library, Attn: Susan Augustine, 624 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
60605. Or send an email to: [log in to unmask] Equal Opportunity
Employer m/f/d/v
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Kimberly A. Hale, Acting Director / Head of Collection Management
Library, Columbia College Chicago
624 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-344-7355
Fax: 312-344-8062
Email: [log in to unmask]
Kimberly A. Hale, Acting Director / Head of Collection Management
Library, Columbia College Chicago
624 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-344-7355
Fax: 312-344-8062
Email: [log in to unmask]
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