Posted 26 April 2013

Distance Services Librarian

Idaho State University

Deadline: 'open until filled'

Posting Number: 2011409
Job/Position Title: Distance Services Librarian
Department: University Library

Primary Purpose:
The Distance Services Librarian provides leadership to integrate library services into a growing program of off-site and distance education, aligning these services with the Association of College & Research Libraries Standards for Distance Learning Library Services. Manages the interlibrary loan department and document delivery services. Develops tutorials and other materials to support online learning. Participates as a member of the library faculty in collection development, instruction, reference, and other activities.

Key Responsibilities:
A. Provides leadership to integrate library services into a growing program of off-site and distance education, aligning these services with the Association of College & Research Libraries Standards for Distance Learning Library Services.
B. Serves as coordinating librarian for online and distance learning, distance centers and remote locations.
C. Manages the interlibrary loan department and document delivery services.
D. Collaborates with faculty and librarians to provide support to faculty and students engaged in distance learning.
E. Develops and implements assessment program to determine effectiveness of library support to distance learning.
F. Develops materials in support of online learning.
G. Cooperatively maintains library webpages for distance services, interlibrary loan, and distance centers.
H. Supervises Interlibrary Loan staff.
I. Participates in reference desk duty. Assists faculty, students, staff and other users on a one-on-one basis by answering specific information requests, offering research assistance, and guiding users in the effective use of a broad range of information resources offered in the library.
J. Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and oversees the selection of materials in assigned subject areas. Assists in collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions of the acquisitions budget; works to develop and maintain good relations with faculty members.
K. Participates in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attends professional meetings.
L. Participates in the library's instruction program.
M. Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor and the University Librarian.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Requires a MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program
2. Work experience performing interlibrary loan functions
3. Experience using interlibrary loan technologies, such as OCLC, Ariel, Docline, ILLiad, etc.
4. Experience using distance learning technologies such as Moodle, WebCT, Blackboard etc.
5. Supervision experience
6. Experience using Microsoft Office applications
7. Demonstrated communication and instructional skills

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Teaching experience
2. Knowledge and/or experience with bibliographic databases
3. Experience in collection development
4. Experience in delivering reference services for both local and distance patron populations
5. Work experience in a an academic library

Posting Date: 04-18-2013

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt; priority consideration will be given for those applications received by May 10, 2013; applications received after this date may be considered if the position is not filled from the finalist pool; search will continue until position is filled.

Location: Pocatello

Salary/Pay Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; competitive benefit package. Non-tenure track.

Term of Employment: 12 Month/Full Time

Application Process: For full consideration, please apply through the Idaho State University - Human Resources website https://isujobs.net/

ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We have an institution-wide commitment to inclusion and diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Veterans' preference. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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