NJSLA Jobs: Reference/Instruction Librarian

Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University Libraries

RESPONSIBILITIES:? The Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers-Camden is seeking an innovative, energetic, service oriented librarian to join a team of library faculty committed to providing first-rate public services to a diverse academic community. Reporting to the Director of the Paul Robeson Library, the Reference/Instruction librarian will provide general and specialized reference and research assistance locally and, through Rutgers? virtual reference services, university-wide.? The librarian will provide support to faculty and students through the integration of digital resources, methodologies, technologies, and analytical tools with traditional resources and approaches to research and instruction.? The position includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities for subject areas to be determined by the candidate?s expertise. As a participant in a dynamic and pro-active user education program, the librarian will develop and offer user-centered instruction sessions and design web-based instructional materials. The candidate will participate in the delivery of the first-year information literacy program and the Libraries' information literacy efforts. As a member of a university-wide faculty, the Reference/Instruction Librarian will participate routinely in system-wide initiatives and committee work and participate in digital projects. This is a tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate commitment to professional development through scholarly research relevant to areas of responsibility including publications, presentations and participation and leadership in the work of relevant professional associations. The position includes occasional evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS:?? Required: ALA-accredited Master?s degree in Library and Information Science and at least one year of experience as an academic librarian. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a collegial environment. Experience with web based instruction. Preferred: Experience with digital library projects and related software products

SALARY:? Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STATUS/BENEFITS:? Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and eyeglass plans, tuition remission, one month vacation.

LIBRARY PROFILE:? The Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), comprised of libraries on the University?s Camden, New Brunswick and Newark campuses, all reporting to the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, operate as a unified library system with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection development.? The Libraries holdings include more than 3.6 million volumes with a staff of? 304 and a budget of $21 million.? Rutgers University is a member of the Association of American Universities.? The Paul Robeson Library, located on the University?s Camden campus, supports all the undergraduate and graduate programs on the campus, except law.? Through a contractual agreement, library services are also provided for almost 2,000 students at the Camden campus of Camden County College/Rowan University.? There are 4,700 undergraduate and master?s degree students on the Camden campus, which offers 30 undergraduate programs and more than a dozen graduate/professional programs.? In Carnegie classification, the Camden campus is Master?s Comprehensive I.? The Camden campus boasts the nation?s first doctoral program in childhood studies, a new state-of-the-art law school facility, and a comprehensive four-year undergraduate business curriculum. Rutgers?Camden consistently earns high marks from students, graduates, employers, and such entities as U.S. News and World Report. Rutgers is an ADVANCE institution, committed to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. Located in Southern New Jersey, the campus is across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, and is within driving distance of the New Jersey shore and New York City. For more information, please check the RUL website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu or visit: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/robeson_lib/robeson.shtml

TO APPLY:? REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.? SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFERENCES TO:? Sandra Troy (APP. 200), University Libraries Human Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: rulhr@rulmail.rutgers.edu, FAX: 732-932-7637

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.? The Libraries are strongly and actively committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively to the University?s multicultural environment.

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