Reference/Instruction Librarian & Coordinator of Electronic Resources
Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Name: jalverson@COLUM.EDU
Date: November 1, 2005
Subject: [ERIL-L] Job Posting--Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is currently seeking a Reference/Instruction
Librarian & Coordinator of Electronic Resources. Anticipated start date
is February 2006.



Responsibilities: This energetic and motivated individual will provide
student-centered reference and instructional services as well as manage
the Library's electronic resources and digital reference services.
Responsibilities include providing reference service to the Columbia
College community, conducting library instruction for undergraduate and
graduate students, identifying and evaluating electronic databases,
managing the electronic resources budget and licensing agreements,
working with Library technical staff and vendors on database
implementation and technical troubleshooting, and tracking development
of new, changing, and emerging electronic services and resources.
Additional duties include serving as selector/liaison for one or more
college departments and participating in library committees. 



Requirements: To qualify, you must have an ALA-accredited MLS degree
with a minimum of two years experience in an academic library; thorough
understanding of academic user needs; demonstrated knowledge of
electronic resources; enthusiastic public service orientation and
commitment to providing user-centered services; knowledge of instruction
methodologies and information literacy principles; group instruction
experience; strong communication and presentation skills; and ability to
use initiative to further departmental and library-wide goals. 



Our ideal candidate will have the following: Web authoring proficiency
with DreamWeaver; experience with open URL and federated search engines;
experience with selection and management of electronic resources, vendor
relations and licensing agreements; familiarity with collection
development principles or experience with faculty liaison programs; and
active participation in state or national professional organization(s).



Contact information: Applications received by November 28th will be
given priority consideration; however, all applications will be reviewed
until the position is filled. We offer a competitive salary,
commensurate with experience, and an excellent benefits package.
Minority and women applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Please
submit a cover letter and resume to: Columbia College Chicago, Library,
Attn: Susan Augustine, 624 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. Or email
to: hrrecruitment@colum.edu Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v





Jessica Alverson
Digital Services Librarian
Columbia College Chicago
ph: 312.344.7966
fax: 312.344.8062
jalverson@colum.edu