Reference Librarian
Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants for the position of Reference Librarian, Pius XII Memorial Library.

Duties:  Provide general reference services (including some evening and weekend hours), serve as liaison to the Political Science and Public Policy departments, and the School for Professional Studies (SLU’s adult and evening school), teach use and searching of traditional and electronic library resources, prepare instructional materials, offer individualized research consultations, and provide subject-area collection development. Position may involve management of government documents collection.

Required Qualifications:  Master’s degree in librarianship from a library program accredited by the American Library Association (or the appropriate national body of another country). Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team skills, positive public service orientation, effective oral/written communication skills, initiative, flexibility, commitment to professional growth, and research skills in a dynamic electronic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  One to two years of professional library experience. Undergraduate and/or advanced degree(s) in the social sciences (e.g. political science, public policy, or a related discipline) from accredited institutions. Knowledge of information sources related to political science, public policy, and government documents. Relevant teaching or research experience. Experience working with non-traditional students.

Rank:  Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment.

Salary:  Competitive salary. Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, vacation, and holidays.

Deadline:  Review of applications will begin July 1, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date is Fall semester, 2011.

To Apply:  All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu and include a cover letter addressing qualifications for position, application, curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (university placement file is not acceptable). Please refer to Requisition Number 20110496. All other correspondence regarding this position may be sent to Reference Librarian Search Committee, Pius XII Memorial Library, 3650 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-3302. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.

For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, see http://libraries.slu.edu.

Thank you.
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Georgia A. Baugh, M.A., M.A.L.I.S.
Associate Professor/Electronic Resources Reference Librarian
Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University
3650 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone:  314-977-3598
baughga@slu.edu
http://libguides.slu.edu/profile/baughga

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