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Date:          Mon, 6 Oct 1997 17:47:38 EDT
Reply-to:      Discussion of Library Reference Issues
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From:          Dinah Williams <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:       POSITION: Business/Social Sciences Reference Librarian
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                           POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Title:               Business/Social Sciences Reference Librarian

Location:            Reference Department, Sandel Library
                     Northeast Louisiana University
                     Monroe, LA  71209-0720

Academic Rank:       Assistant Professor, Full-Time
                     (12-month appointment)

Salary:              Currently 25,000

Qualifications:      Required--Master's degree in Library Science from an
                     ALA accredited institution; undergraduate degree in
                     business/social sciences; subject master's degree
                     desirable.

                     Preferred--Strong interpersonal and organizational
                     skills; initiative and self-motivation; and evidence
                     of excellence or potential for excellence in
                     information service skills.

Responsibilities:    Provides Reference service utilizing print and
                     electronic resources in a centralized Reference
                     Department with night and weekend hours; instructs
                     groups and individuals in the use of the library
                     and research materials; serves as liaison to
                     business/social sciences faculties; and develops and
                     maintains the social sciences collections.

Experience:          Demonstrated familiarity with the literature of
                     business and the social sciences; experience in
                     searching and manipulating electronic databases;
                     strong public service orientation; and good verbal
                     and written skills.

Available:           The position is available immediately and will remain
                     open until filled.  You may call (318) 342-1050 to
                     determine the job status.

Application:         Applications with names, addresses, and telephone
                     numbers of a minimum of three references should be
                     sent by October 31, 1997 to:


                          Donald Smith, Dean of Information Services
                          Sandel Library
                          Northeast Louisiana University
                          Monroe, LA 71209-0720
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