Reference Librarian/Co-Coordinator of User Education
Job Code 428
-LIB
The
David and Lorraine Cheng Library of William Paterson University seeks a
dynamic, service-oriented, creative individual to provide general
reference assistance and instructional services.
S/he serves as co-coordinator of the user education program and reports
to the Assistant Director for Access and Information Services.
As
a member of a collaborative team, provides reference services,
including evenings and weekends, in person and online, using traditional
and emerging technologies and resources; conducts
library instruction sessions for undergraduate and graduate level
courses; co-manages the library instruction program, overseeing
course-related instruction, program-based instruction, workshops,
orientations and individual appointments. Develops assessment
methods to evaluate instruction program effectiveness and information
literacy competencies of students. Serves as liaison for the Cotsakos
College of Business and develops the collection for that college. Serves
on Library, University, regional and national
committees as appropriate.
Minimum
requirements include an ALA-accredited master’s degree and two (2) or
more years of professional reference and instruction experience in an
academic library with a commitment
to information literacy. Knowledge of electronic and print reference
sources and awareness of current trends and emerging technologies in the
delivery of reference service and library instruction. Excellent
communication, interpersonal and instructional skills
as well as a strong customer-service orientation. Demonstrated ability
to work in a team-based environment with diverse faculty, staff and
students. Demonstrated proficiency with commonly used software such as
Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated competence
in the use of web authoring technologies such as XHTML/CSS, LibGuides,
etc. One or more years providing business reference and instruction in
an academic setting; demonstrated knowledge and experience with
business, economic and financial information resources,
including tools such as CCH Tax Research, ExecuComp, IBISWorld and
Research Insight are strongly preferred.
William
Paterson University is a public institution of higher learning,
committed to promoting student success, academic excellence, and
opportunities for lifelong learning. The University
offers 43 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree programs supported by
state-of-the-art information and communications technology. The
University enrolls over 11, 400 undergraduate and graduate students from
across the country and from over 40 nations. The
University is situated on a beautiful, 370 acres suburban campus in
Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.
This is a 12-month tenure track appointment and a second graduate degree is required for tenure.
This
position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits
package, including tuition waiver for dependent children after one year
of full-time employment.
Please
submit letter of application, resume, and contact information of three
professional references to the attention of Pamela Vovchuk at
librarysearch@wpunj.edu
or by mail to her at Cheng Library, William Paterson University, 300
Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Electronic submissions preferred. Please
reference Job Code in letter of
application. For additional information about the University visit http://www.wpunj.edu
and information about the Library can be found at:
http://www.wpunj.edu/library.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.
William
Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups
are encouraged to apply.
