Responsible to the Head of Public Services, the person in this position participates in developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and programs related to library instruction, the growth and acquisition of library collections, and access to information in all formats with an emphasis on business resources. This position assists faculty members and other staff in research, curriculum, and instruction in academic program planning and participates in the provision of general and specialized reference services, provides bibliographic instruction via classroom teaching, tours, and the development of web or other subject guides. The person in this position will also serve as the library liaison to the USFSP College of Business and work closely with faculty and the Coordinator, Distance Learning & Instructional Media Services in support of a growing distance learning program. The person in this position may serve on select campus committees directly related to the position’s primary areas of responsibility, i.e. distance learning and business. This is a visiting faculty position with benefits. The appointment is for one year with possible renewal for up to four years.
Duties
Reference. Assists at reference desk (in person and collaborative chat). Bibliographic Instruction and reference support. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Presents library tours, tutorials and class instruction as requested • Participates in teaching LIS 2005, a three-credit research instruction course.
• Prepares subject bibliographies, tip sheets, and pathfinders for electronic databases and other reference resources Collection Development.
• Provides liaison function (specialized reference, collection development
and bibliographic instruction activities) for the College of Business.
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Distance learning support.
• Provides reference and instruction support to remote library users
• Develops and maintains the library services to remote users web page
Minimum qualifications (Education and experience): Master’s degree from an ALA accredited institution in library science (must be in hand by January 2010). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service for a diverse clientele. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desired qualifications: Pre- or post-professional experience working with business materials and faculty. Undergraduate or advanced degree in business administration.  Demonstrated familiarity with library and academic technology including course management software.Â
Appointment: Rank (instructor or assistant) and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application procedure: Applicants must submit by December 15, 2009 a resume, cover letter, and names of three professional references via the USF Careers web site for Faculty position number 00011617 within the USFSP Academic Affairs Division at: https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg is an autonomous and separately accredited university in the State University System operating under a local board of trustees as part of the larger University of South Florida System. Situated on beautiful Bayboro Harbor and within easy walking distance of downtown St. Petersburg, the campus offers bachelors and master’s degrees in Business, Education, and the Arts & Sciences to approximately 6000 students. The USFSP College of Business is accredited by AACSB International and was ranked number 36 in the Top Global 100 in Aspen Institute’s ranking of business schools that focus on Social Responsibility and Corporate Ranking.
The Poynter Library includes a collegial, service-oriented staff of 20 librarians, managers and paraprofessionals who seek to provide high-quality library resources, services and technology to enhance the instructional and research goals of our students and faculty. The Library has a collection of 300,000 items on-site, as well as access to hundreds of databases, 24,000 electronic journals, and 275,000 e-books that are part of the USF System Libraries’ virtual collection. An 81,000 square feet, three-story building with breathtaking views of Bayboro Harbor, the Poynter Library is an inviting place for research and study. ADA-compliant throughout, the Library includes facilities for campus media services, USF card service, distance learning, computer instruction, individual and group study, bibliographical instruction, an area for students to prepare and practice presentations, and a secure and environmentally controlled space for the library’s special collections. The building boasts wireless connectivity in most public areas, laptops for loan, a 47-station networked information commons on the first floor and features a 100FX fiber optic network that interacts with the campus backbone. For more information on the library, visit the web site at: http://www.nelson.usf.edu/
USF St. Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University
