The Electronic Resources & Online Services Librarian leads in identifying,
implementing, and managing existing and emerging technological applications in
all areas of library services. The ideal candidate has experience with:
implementing and managing a variety of electronic resources and services,
leading project teams in the development of innovative services, teaching their
uses to others, assessing their effectiveness, and adapting as needed based on
assessment results. We seek a strong collaborator and communicator, who is
able to work effectively with librarians, information technology professionals,
faculty, students, and staff. This librarian also serves as a liaison,
providing information literacy instruction and collection development support
to assigned academic departments and First Year Seminars, and provides
reference services including some evening and weekend shifts. One to three
years of relevant professional level experience in an academic library setting
is highly desired.

This position directly supports four core areas of library electronic resources
and online services that engage multiple aspects of campus teaching and
learning:

1) Discovery � by managing online research tools including the library’s
database finder, discovery service, link resolver, and OPAC.
2) Access – by providing technical support for delivery of online content.
3) Presentation – by creating attractive and functional interfaces for the
presentation of library resources and services on the Internet.
4) Learning – by developing and providing, both virtually and in person,
clear and effective information literacy instruction, via mechanisms including
online tutorials and active learning classroom techniques.

Dickinson, chartered in 1783, is a highly selective, private liberal-arts
college known for its innovative curriculum. Its mission is to offer students a
useful education in the arts and sciences that will prepare them for lives as
engaged citizens and leaders. We serve 2,400 undergraduates at our 180-acre
residential campus. The college emphasizes a global perspective, offering 42
majors, 13 modern languages, and 40 study-abroad programs in 24 countries. The
College is located in the historic borough of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which
offers excellent quality of life, affordable housing, fall color, and easy
access to Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore and other major east coast
cities. The region has been ranked by Sperling’s BestPlaces as one of the
least stressful in the nation. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience, with excellent benefits and support for professional development.

To apply online visit http://jobs.dickinson.edu/. Please include a cover
letter describing your qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae,
contact information for three professional references, and a separate statement
describing specific examples of your experience relevant to the four core areas
of electronic resources and online library services. Paper applications will
not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Review of
applications will begin on May 29, 2012 and will continue until the position is
filled.

Dickinson is committed to diversity and we encourage candidates who will
contribute to meeting that goal to apply. Applications and nominations of women
and minorities are strongly encouraged.

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