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POSITION: Central College seeks a service-oriented, creative Technical Services Librarian to join a collaborative environment and facilitate access to library collections in an outstanding liberal arts college library. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Librarian has primary responsibility for management of an integrated library system shared with the Pella Public Library and management of cataloging functions. The Librarian will supervise copy cataloging and materials processing, and perform complex cataloging of monographs, serials, audiovisual materials, electronic resources and special collections. The Librarian is also responsible for administration of a proxy server, link resolver, and related technology. All librarians share responsibilities for reference, instruction, and collection development. The position includes some evening and weekend reference hours.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS/MIS; 1-3 years relevant experience in an academic or research library; demonstrated ability to apply emerging digital solutions to meet user needs; relevant experience with integrated library systems management; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; current knowledge of MARC formats, AACR2R, LCSH, classification systems, and metadata standards; demonstrated potential to meet teaching, service and professional development requirements to achieve tenure and promotion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with Innovative Interfaces, OCLC, Serials Solutions, Dewey Decimal classification, authority control, Web authoring and design, and database management.
GEISLER LIBRARY: The Library’s mission is to provide students with the information they need to achieve their highest academic potential and to help them acquire research skills necessary to lifelong learning. Library staff and services are highly respected, and the library is well integrated into learning programs as a result. Library faculty are full partners with their academic colleagues, teaching information literacy components in subject-oriented sessions, Central’s first year experience course Intersections, its Public History Seminar, and in credit bearing courses Introduction to the Web and Web Research, and Research Strategies. The Library’s welcoming, well-equipped and wireless facilities are used heavily by students in all majors and programs. Its resources include individual and small group study areas, and a growing collection of 235,000 volumes, 10,600 audio/visual items, 52,000 microforms, subscriptions to 1,000 print serials and an array of database aggregators with access to 18,000 web-based journals. Library Media Center staff assist faculty and students in the development of multimedia productions for teaching and learning. The Archives features unique college and local history documents related to the early settlement of Pella by the Dutch. All collections are accessed by a state-of-the-art Innovative Interfaces Millennium system (a joint system with the Pella Public Library) and an extensive website. The Library’s Writers Reading Series, now in its 21st year, features renowned authors reading from their works.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris, France; London, England; Colchester, England; Vienna, Austria; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, The Yucatán, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. You can access the Central College Abroad website at Central College Abroad. For information on the city of Pella, please visit Positively Pella.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, resume, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for three references to Dr. Paul Naour, Provost and Dean of Faculty, Central College, 812 University Street, Pella, IA 50219. Review of applications begins February 15, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is April 2008.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
