Note: Below an abbreviated version of the advertisement. Please see the full position description at: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians/
POSITION SUMMARY The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seek an energetic, innovative, and committed social sciences librarian, with primary responsibility for gerontology and secondary responsibility for other social science subject areas as assigned. The successful candidate will participate in a full range of library services, including reference, instruction, collection development and management, and outreach. The Gerontology Librarian will provide quality customer service, work collaboratively with other librarians and staff to provide collections and services to the university, and will partner closely with the Davis School of Gerontology and the Andrus Gerontology Center. Library services to distance learners are an important component of this position. The candidate will be encouraged to participate in professional development activities, professional associations and/or sections of associations devoted to gerontology librarianship. GERONTOLOGY LIBRARY The Gerontology Library, located in the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, maintains a collection of research materials on the study of aging and the aged, primarily focused on the sociological, psychological and physical aspects of aging. It houses approximately 20,000 volumes of books, 120 journal subscriptions, 300 newsletter titles, and over 1,000 videos as well as access to a rich array of USC's subscribed electronic research resources. For more information, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/locations/gerontology/ QUALIFICATIONS Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, and a BA in a social science discipline. At least two years experience in an academic or research library, including reference, instruction and collection development experience; knowledge of the latest technologies and trends in the field of academic librarianship/gerontology. The position requires a strong customer-service orientation; the ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds; the ability to work closely with faculty in support of their research and instructional needs; the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; familiarity with the latest technology and trends in the field of academic librarianship; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively; and excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate an interest and involvement in providing contributions to the field of academic librarianship and/or gerontology. Preferred: Additional MA/MS in gerontology or another social sciences discipline; experience with building, managing, and accessing gerontology collections; experience in delivering library services in support of distance learning programs; familiarity with Medline; and experience with web-authoring software. APPOINTMENT RANK/SALARY Librarian II or III: Continuing appointment rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, minimum starting salary $50,000. Librarians at USC have faculty status. Appointment to the Continuing Appointment track requires the potential to meet the University's requirements for the granting of continuing appointment, which in turn requires demonstrated excellence in librarianship and substantive and continuing contributions to the profession. -- Felicia A. Palsson Instruction & Reference Librarian Liaison to Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology University of Southern California USC Libraries Los Angeles, CA 90089 (213) 740-8349 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Felicia A. Palsson Librarian, Philosopher, Poet Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
