LSU Libraries - Reference Services
Information Literacy/Art & Design Librarian
Assistant Librarian
#005554
The Information Literacy/Art & Design Librarian
reports to the Head, Reference Services and to the Instruction Coordinator for
reference and library instruction duties; reports to the Social Sciences and
Humanities Collection Development Coordinator for collection
development/management and faculty liaison responsibilities. The individual
fulfills a combination of responsibilities including serving at the Libraries'
main reference desk; participating in the Libraries' instruction program;
promoting information literacy; providing collection development services and
serving as a faculty liaison to the Art & Design faculty.
Summary of Duties:
Provides library instruction, including participation
in the Libraries' credit course, LIS1001; assists with the development,
implementation, promotion, assessment, and incorporation of information
literacy principles into LIS1001 and the curriculum; participates in the
Reference department's Instruction Committee activities, such as examining and
improving existing Library instruction methods; identifying new and emerging
campus-wide information literacy needs and requirements.
Serves as a selector and faculty liaison for Art
& Design, coverage includes the
Provides general and specialized Reference and
information services at a combined general Reference/government documents desk
(may work nights and weekends in rotation); develops library instructional
materials, including discipline-specific Web pages and other Internet-based
materials.
Works to meet promotion and tenure requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited
program; undergraduate degree in the social sciences or humanities; ability to
work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing
environment; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
demonstrated ability to provide library instruction and reference services;
demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply knowledge to the
design and delivery of instruction; strong interest and enthusiasm in the principles
of information literacy; potential to meet requirements for promotion and
tenure.
Preferred: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Art
History, Fine Arts, Architecture, or related field; basic reading knowledge of
foreign languages; basic knowledge of materials, techniques, and terminology
employed in the fields of art, architecture, and design; knowledge of
traditional and electronic reference resources; experience in reference work
and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library; experience with course
management software; experience in creating interactive tutorials.
Salary and Benefits: $37,000 per fiscal year minimum,
dependent upon qualifications and experience. This is a 12-month appointment
with excellent benefits. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory
pre-employment background check.
Application: Review of applications will begin June
1, 2007 and will continue until candidate is selected. Candidates should submit
a letter of application, resume (including e-mail address), and names,
addresses, telephone numbers of three references to:
Dawn Zaske, Coordinator
Personnel Services
295 Middleton Library
Ref. #005554
Ph: 225-578-2217
Fax: 225-578-6825