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The Flora Lamson Hewlett Library of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU)
seeks a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Reference Librarian. This position
reports to the Head of Reference.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary provider of Reference Desk service to students and faculty of the
GTU, and to the community at large. Assists users in locating print and
online resources, and answers reference questions received via email.
Coordinates the Reference Desk schedule and maintains Reference Desk
statistics. Works with the Instruction Librarian to teach workshops on
library research; develops and teaches library instruction sessions for GTU
classes. Writes and edits informational handouts, brochures, and library web
pages. Recommends print and online reference materials to Collection
Development for purchase, and receives new materials for the Reference
Collection. Provides user support for Blackboard, the GTU course management
system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA accredited M.L.S. (or its equivalent). Excellent verbal and
written communication skills, and ability to work with a wide variety of
people. Knowledge of theological terminology and familiarity with areas of
study in religion and theology. Strong commitment to growing in expertise
in the use of theological reference materials and to working in a
service-oriented environment. Experience searching online catalogs, licensed
web databases, and CD-ROMs. Comfortable with simple computer/printer
troubleshooting (e.g., restarting computers).
Desirable: Previous experience in reference in a theological library.
Experience with staff mode of Innovative Interfaces system. Reading
knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Hebrew, Greek, Latin,
German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Korean.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications received by June 21, 2004 will be given priority. Send letter
of application and resume with name, address, and phone number of three
references to: Dr. Bonnie Hardwick, Library Director, Graduate Theological
Union Library, 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley CA 94709. For more information:
510-649-2540/ hardwick@gtu.edu.
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