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Job Announcement--Claremont Colleges



I've been asked to post the following announcement to the Listserve. If interested, please visit the URL given in the announcement.
 
Thanks,
Bob Schmidt
Archives Listserve Coordinator
Miami University Archives
Oxford, Ohio 45056
513-529-6720
rschmidt@lib.muohio.edu
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Reference and Instruction Librarian for Denison Library
The Libraries of The Claremont Colleges

The librarian provides reference and instruction service in an undergraduate setting at the Denison Library on the Scripps College campus. In addition, the successful candidate will provide reference service for Special Collections at Honnold/Mudd Library, the largest of the four Libraries of The Claremont Colleges.

Duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate:

--Provide general reference and specialized research guidance in the Denison Library and in Special Collections at the Honnold/Mudd Library, in person, by telephone, through correspondence, and by appointment.

--Participate in the Libraries' instruction program by actively working with faculty on specific course needs, teaching library-sponsored classes and developing instructional materials, both in paper and for the web. Opportunity exists for successful candidate to participate in dynamic instruction development.

--Develop, manage and maintain the libraries' collections in specific subject areas, including art and classics, in all formats; evaluate and select acquisitions for the reference collection at Denison Library.

--Serve as liaison with faculty in assigned subject areas.

--Provide access to rare books, the colleges' archives and other special collections; interpret and promote these collections through exhibits, tours and presentations, prepare indices and other finding aids to various manuscript materials.

--Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty to further the Libraries' mission of contributing to learning, teaching and research at The Colleges.

--Participate in hiring temporary student staff and training for special projects.

--Participate in the Libraries' planning through service on teams and other groups.

--Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required qualifications: Graduate degree from a program accredited by ALA or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree; demonstrated customer service commitment; demonstrated expertise with computer applications and electronic research tools; knowledge of reference sources; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; academic background in the humanities; ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment; and understanding of the role of libraries and scholarly communication in an academic environment.

Desired qualifications: Academic background in art history; knowledge of and experience in Special Collections; knowledge of and interest in technology applications related to Special Collections; previous work in a college env ironment; knowledge of current preservation practices; previous reference and instruction experience or coursework; and participation in professional organizations.

Position reports to: Denison Librarian/Assistant Director of Libraries

Hours: Full-time, exempt, twelve-month position. May include some evening and/or weekend hours. Apply to: Search Committee for Reference/Instruction Librarian for Denison Library.

For salary/benefits information and full application procedure, see our web site: http://voxlibris.claremont.edu/geninfo/jobs.html#refDen