Positions Available

Cleta Alix (mailto:calix@FGCU.EDU)
Wed, 11 Sep 1996 16:37:25 -0500

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Date:         Wed, 11 Sep 1996 16:37:25 -0500
From: Cleta Alix <mailto:calix@FGCU.EDU>
Subject:      Positions Available
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Faculty Librarians Florida Gulf Coast University

FGCU is scheduled to open in fall 1997 with an enrollment of 2,500 as the 10th member of the State University System. A broad range of undergraduate and selected master's programs will be offered, with an emphasis on alternative teaching systems and technology. A state-of-the-art electronic library is being designed as the heart of the University's learning environment. All positions require a MLS from an accredited institution and 3 years relevant library experience. Must possess creativity, flexibility and initiative, and able to work in a team-based management system. Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate library programs, and at least one year of hands-on experience using an integrated library system, the Internet, WWW browsers. Appointment for all positions will be made at a faculty rank and salary commensurate with the candidate's experience on a multi-year appointment basis.

Arts & Sciences Librarian - #11179 Education Librarian - #11180 Responsible for collection development, reference, and library instruction for an undergraduate program in arts and sciences. Analyzes collections; writes and implements a collection development policy that responds to the proposed curriculum in arts and sciences and/or education; provides reference and research consultation services; designs and delivers library instruction tailored to meet curriculum needs, and faculty enrichment sessions on electronic resources; identifies electronic resources and recommends purchases.

Business/Outreach Librarian - #11185 Primary business school subject specialist and main contact in providing library services to the University's Distance Education programs, students and faculty. Works with Business School in developing business information resources in the school's five county service area. A Center for Leadership and Innovation is planned jointly by the Business School and Library. Develops collections, programs, and services that take advantage of the latest in technology; serves as team leader responsible for the initial planning and implementation of library services to support distance education; participates in library public service activities.

Technical Services Team Leader - #11136 (Reannouncement) Responsible for technical services in an outsourcing environment, including quality control of acquisitions and shelf-ready technical processing by vendors. Trains/supervises technical processing activities of staff; manages/monitors outsourcing activities; provides leadership for the integration of bibliographic records into statewide NOTIS based catalog; participates in the incorporation of electronic resources, including journals, databases, and data files. Req: Detailed knowledge of automated integrated library system (e.g., NOTIS, DRA). Knowledge of bibliographic standards, authority control, database management, and issues surrounding digital resources.

TO APPLY, there is no formal application form. For each position for which you are interested, submit two copies of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and list of five references. Mail your materials to FGCU, Human Resources Director, Position #, 17595 S. Tamiami Tr., #200, Ft. Myers, FL, 33908-4500 postmarked by October 8, 1996. For further information, please call the 24-hour jobline at 941-590-1111. Under Florida's Public Records Law, applications are available for public review upon request.

Florida Gulf Coast University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution which has commitment to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and encourages women and minorities to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment.

%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Cleta M. Alix Associate University Librarian Email:mailto:calix@fgcu.edu Florida Gulf Coast University Voice:(941) 561-6156 17595 S. Tamiami Trail Suite 200 Fax: (941) 561-6199 Fort Myers, FL 33908-4500 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%