Dear colleagues:
I wanted to make everyone on this list aware of a tenure-track faculty
librarian opening at Western Kentucky University. We are located in
Bowling Green, Kentucky, a culturally and ethnically diverse city of
63,000 an hour north of Nashville and 2 hours south of Louisville. I'm
not a member of the search committee, but will be happy to answer any
questions about the position or the university.
Although this is not a law library, the position involves (among other
things) negotiating license agreements, and would be perfect for a law
librarian who wants to gain some broad university experience and to work
with licensing of electronic products. Also, since tenure-track faculty
positions require an additional graduate degree beyond the MLS, so a
candidate with a JD meets that requirement.
The position description is below my signature.
Bryan M. Carson
Associate Professor/Coordinator of Reference & Instructional Services
Western Kentucky University Libraries, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Phone: 270-745-5007; Fax: 270-745-2275
bryan.carson@wku.edu
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Assistant Professor – Electronic Information Coordinator
Western Kentucky University seeks applications for the position of
Associate Professor - Electronic Information Coordinator in the
Department of Library Public Services. This is a tenure-track faculty
position that advises the Dean of University Libraries and the Head,
Department of Library Public Services on matters concerning the
selection and implementation of electronic resources and services.
Anticipated starting date is January 26, 2009.
Responsibilities include:
* managing an extensive array of online databases, journals and e-books;
* evaluating and recommending emerging internet resources;
* negotiating license arrangements with vendors and consortia;
* maintaining current links to electronic materials;
* supervising the work of the Library Technology Coordinator, who
maintains the libraries’ hardware and software; and
* working closely with the TOPCAT (online catalog) Systems
Coordinator and the libraries’ Web Site and Virtual Library
Coordinator.
*Promotes and explains e-resources to university community.
* Chairs the library-wide committee for electronic resources
acquisition, management, and policy formulation.
* Represents the libraries in the selection of electronic resources for
the Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL).
* Assists with institutional repository and other digital initiatives.
* Provides reference assistance, collection development, and research
instruction in areas of specialization.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
* Research and publication required for promotion.
Requirements: ALA accredited MLS plus a subject master’s degree.
Successful professional experience in negotiating database licenses.
Familiarity with emerging information technologies, including relational
database and client-server applications, and web technologies. Proven
ability to harvest, analyze, and report statistics from aggregators and
individual publishers. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty,
staff, and students.
Preferred: Experience with Voyager integrated management system;
knowledge of HTML and Dreamweaver; 3+ years of professional experience
in academic libraries; supervisory experience. For more information
about our library, see our web site at: http://www.wku.edu/Library/
Review of applications will begin November 20, 2008 and will continue
until position is filled. Minimum Salary: $50,000. Interested
candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and contact
information for three professional references to:
Sean Kinder, Chair, Search Committee
Department of Library Public Services
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11067
Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1066
Western Kentucky University is committed to the promotion of regional
stewardship and student engagement.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans.
Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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