Public
Services Positions
The following positions are organized in
reverse chronological order according to the deadline date. Types of positions listed on this page
include: bibliographic instruction, children's librarian, circulation, documents, electronic resources (if
dealing with public), music librarian, outreach, reference, head/director of public services. Position
announcements received by the department which do not specify an application deadline date will
remain available on this site for a period of four months from the day the department posts the
announcement. These announcements will have the deadline date enclosed in parenthesis.
Position Instruction and Distance Education Librarian
Deadline August 18, 2008 (until filled) >
Salary $43,000-$47,000
Qualifications MLS/ ALA degree; recent coursework of experience
in library instrution & reference service; evidence of
effective communication, interpersonal &
organizational skills; knowledge of & interest in trends
& techniques for distance education
Addresses Send cover letter, resume, & names, current addresses,
telephone numbers, & email addresses of 3 references to: Laura
Wernette, Ferris Library Dean's Secretary, Department of Public
Services, 1010 Campus Drive, FLITE 410 E, Big Rapids, MI 49307
by 8/18
Position Reference and Instruction Librarian
Deadline August 18, 2008 (until filled) >
Salary $43,000-$47,000
Qualifications MLS/ ALA degree; recent coursework of experience
in library instrution & reference service; evidence of
effective communication, interpersonal &
organizational skills; demonstrated competence in
using electronic information systems (preferred)
Addresses Send cover letter, resume, & names, current addresses,
telephone numbers, & email addresses of 3 references to: Laura
Wernette, Ferris Library Dean's Secretary, Department of Public
Services, 1010 Campus Drive, FLITE 410 E, Big Rapids, MI 49307
by 8/18
Position Access Services Librarian
Deadline Until filled (November 28, 2008) >
Salary Negotiable
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; minimum 3 yrs experience in
academic library setting with supervisory
responsibilities; demonstrated experience in use of
automated library circulation; research, interlibrary
loan, & document delivery systems
Addresses Send letter of application, resume, and have 3 letters of
professional recommendation sent directly to: Department of
Human Resources, University of Maryland Eastern Shore,
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Position Special Clooections/Outreach Librarian
Deadline Until filled (November 28, 2008) >
Salary Negotiable
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; minimum 3 yrs experience with a
strong background in archival research methodology;
experience in academic library setting; experience in
rare books & manuscripts preferred; computer skills
with knowledge of OCLC automated systems
Addresses Send letter of application, resume, and have 3 letters of
professional recommendation sent directly to: Department of
Human Resources, University of Maryland Eastern Shore,
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Position Head of Technical Processes
Deadline Until filled (November 9, 2008) >
Salary $45,702
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; knowledge of acquisitions &
cataloging practices, including basic accounting skills;
fundamental knowledge of computers & application
to information technology;knowledge of reference
sources & ability to teach basic applications
Addresses Send letter of application, resume & names & addresses of 3
references to: Head of Technical Processes Search Committee,
Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library, Northwestern State
University, Natchitoches, LA 71497 - open until filled (11/9)
Position Serials Librarian/Assistant Professor
Deadline Until filled (November 8, 2008) >
Salary $47,390
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; knowledge of current trends in
serials control, especially journal publishing; recent
professional experience in an academic or research
library. Position is open until filled.
Addresses Submit an Alabama A&M University Faculty Application, current
resume & names, professional titles, addresses & telephone
numbers of at least 3 professional references to: Director of
Human Resources, P.O. Box 305, Alabama A&M University,
Normal, AL 35762
Position Temporary Reference Librarian (9 month
Deadline Until filled (November 8, 2008) >
Salary $41,817
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; ability to work both independently
& as part of reference & instruction team; strong
commitment to customer service; interpersonal, oral &
written communication skills. Open until filled. Send
cover letter, resume & names, addresses
Addresses & telephone numbers of 3 professional references to: Professor
William Denny, Chair, Temporary Reference Librarian Search
Committee, Louis L. Manderino Library, California University of
PA, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419
Position Instruction & Outreach Librarian
Deadline (October 30, 2008) >
Salary Not stated
Qualifications For application details, complete description and list of
job requirements see
https://jobs.vt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Fra
meset.jsp?time=1214844052684
Addresses Applications must be submitted online a www.job.vt.edu posting
#080635 and include a resume, cover letter addressing the
candidate's experience with the responsibilities associated with
the position, and the names of three references.
Position Associate Head, Access & Delivery Services
Deadline Until filled (October 29, 2008) >
Salary Not stated
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; 2 or more years relevant
experience, including supervisory experience;
proven experience in & commitment to providing
quality customer service & familiarity with issues &
trends in access & delivery services.
Addresses Apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search position number C-
60-0809, complete application, and attach cover letter and
resume, with contact information for 4 current, professional
references. Open until filled (10/29)
Position Children's Librarian
Deadline (October 20, 2008) >
Salary Commensurate with experience
Qualifications Accredited MLS/MLIS degree; excellent
communication, leadership, and technology skills;
solid knowledge of children's literature and current
trends in library services to children ages 0-12; ability
to prioritize varied tasks & manage people
Addresses Send resume and cover letter, with 3 professional references,
to: Tuscarawas County Public Library, Michelle McMorrow
Ramsell, 121 Faie Avenue NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 by
(10/20)
Position Youth Service Librarian
Deadline (October 20, 2008) >
Salary $39,442-$49,312
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; minimum 1 yr customer service
experience; ability to work well in a team
environment; ability to plan literature-based
programming and early childhood literacy efforts.
Addresses Visit www.worthingtonlibraries.org to download an Application
for Employment and send, with resume, to: Phyllis Winfield,
Human Resources Manager, Worthington Libraries, 820 High
Street, Worthington, OH 43085-4108, or fax to 614-807-2642 by
(10/20)
Position ProQuest Customer Education & Training
Deadline (October 20, 2008) >
Salary Not stated
Qualifications Visit
http://www.cytiva.com/pquest/detail.asp?pquest277
for full details
Addresses If interested contact Sharon Palchak: 973-349-6184
sharon.palchak@proquest.com
Position Learning Commons Librarian
Deadline (October 4, 2008) >
Salary Not stated
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree; excellent communication &
organizational skills; excellent computer & customer
service skills; ability to adjust to changing work
environment & respond to changing institutional
needs; supervisory & teaching experience (preferred)
Addresses Submit cover letter & resume via e-mail to hroffice@cc.edu or via
mail to: Human Resources, Carroll College, 100 N. East Ave.,
Waukesha, WI 53186 by (10/4).
Position Academic Resident Librarian
Deadline (October 2, 2008) >
Salary Depends on qualifications
Qualifications Recent completion (2006 or later) of MLS/ALA;
provide outreach to multicultural constituents
throughout the university; excellent written and oral
comunication skills; ability to work in a team
environment; initiative to conceive & implement projects
Addresses Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, telephone
numbers, and addresses of three professional references to
Judith A. Sessions, Dean and University Librarian, King Library,
Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 by (October 2, 2008).
Position Government Documents Librarian/Assistant
Deadline August 30, 2008 >
Salary ?
Qualifications ALA accredited MLS. Teaching skills for information
literacy. Strong Computer knowledge. Ability to
concieve and carry out projects. Experience with
government documents is desired. Teaching
Experience is desired. Review of apps begins May
15th
Addresses Send letter of application, resume and 3 references to: Judith A.
Sessions, 225 King Library, 225 King Library, Oxford Ohio,
45056
Position Tenure Track Library Faculty Luhrs Fall 2009
Deadline September 15, 2008 (until filled) >
Salary Not stated
Qualifications MLS/ALA degree & second Master's or ABD in
related field; meet PA elementary teacher/librarian
certification & provide copies of required PA
background clearance checks. For full information
visit http://www.ship.edu/HR/positions.html
Addresses Send Current vita, official undergrad & graduate transcripts, 3
letters of recommendation to: Ms. B. Rotz/Dr. P. Diller, Search
Committee Co-Chairs - Luhrs Librarian, Shippenburg University,
Ezra Lehman Library, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippenburg, PA
17257
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