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Date:          Fri, 30 Jan 1998 20:22:08 EST
Reply-to:      Discussion of Library Reference Issues
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From:          Deborah Lambert <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:       Position Announcement
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Please post the following advertisement on your placement listserv.  Thanks
so much!

Deborah N. Lambert
Assistant Director for Administrative Services
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC  27109


REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/SCIENCE BIBLIOGRAPHER (LIBRARIAN I)

Wake Forest University is searching for an innovative and dynamic Reference
Librarian/Science Bibliographer to join the staff of the Z. Smith Reynolds
Library.  This position is a member of the Information Services Team and
reports to the Head of Reference.  Primary responsibilities of this position
include the following:

Serving as Library's liaison with faculty of the undergraduate and graduate
science, mathematics, and computer science departments; Selecting library
materials to support those academic areas; Identifying science and
mathematics links for Library's home page; Providing reference and research
assistance using traditional and electronic formats; Sharing reference desk
responsibilities with 6 other professionals, including evening and weekend
rotation; Providing user instruction for students and faculty and preparing
related training materials; Conducting computer training and orientation for
students, staff and faculty.

Required:   MLS from an ALA accredited school; public service orientation
and commitment; ability to work in a team environment; excellent
communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency in use of electronic
databases.  Masters degree in relevant discipline, or academic library
experience with science emphasis highly desired.

The Reynolds Library enjoys strong support, with an operating budget of $5
million.  Over one million volumes are housed in the fully automated
library.  A new collegial organizational structure has been implemented to
assure that the library will be flexible and proactive in serving users in a
changing technological environment.  The Library plays the lead role in the
development and delivery of computer/information technology training on
campus.  As our undergraduates receive IBM laptops with standard and special
software, this is a large responsibility.

Wake Forest University is a private, liberal arts institution located in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Consistently ranked among the nation's best
schools, Wake Forest offers a values-based education distinguished by small
classes, faculty-student interaction, and a commitment to the student's
personal as well as intellectual growth.

This 12-month professional position carries excellent benefits.  Salary is
commensurate with experience and qualifications.  To apply, send letter of
application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of three references to:

Director of the Library
Z. Smith Reynolds Library
Post Office Box #7777
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC  27109

Wake Forest University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.