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Reference/Social Media Temporary Services Position for Fall 2013 Semester

University Libraries – Reference Department

Join our team of reference librarians and deliver information services to students, staff and faculty of the University community.  Working in partnership with librarians, this graduate student will assist users locating and using print and online information resources.  This position will focus on social networking applications and services provided by the University Libraries.  The graduate student is expected to perform the same tasks as a beginning general reference librarian.  Specific projects and duties may vary based on departmental needs.  Hours of service may include one night and one weekend day.

Primary Responsibilities:  Answer questions in person, by telephone and IM serving faculty, staff, students and the general public.  Participate in special projects related to the provision of social media networking applications that improve user experiences.

Hours/Compensation:  20 hours per week, $14.50 per hour, 15 weeks per semester.  Maximum 300 hours per semester.

Supervisor: Candace Merbler

Requirements:  Enrollment in the MSIS program at the University at Albany and completion of six hours of course credit; successful completion of, or enrollment in, IST 605, Information Sources and Services. Excellent English language written and verbal communication skills. An understanding of internet communications strategies and social media trends. Experience editing images or preparing graphics for the web.  Experience creating videos, creating and/or using other types of social media.  Demonstrable involvement in outreachefforts.

Preferred:  Previous experience using Web-based tools for information communication.  Interest in pursuing a career in librarianship; previous experience working with the public.

TO APPLY:  E-mail your cover letter specifically addressing position requirements, resume, along with email and street addresses of three professional references to CMerbler@albany.edu  or mail to: (Candace A. Merbler, Senior Reference Associate, University Libraries – LI 140, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222).

Review of applications will begin on May 2, 2013 and interviews will be held the week of May 6, 2013.  Appointees will be expected to participate in training sessions beginning as early as the week of August 19, 2013.

 

Temporary Services Position for Fall 2013 semester

University Libraries – Reference Department

 

Join our team of reference librarians and deliver information services to students, staff and faculty of the University community.  Working in partnership with librarians, this graduate student will assist users locating and using print and online information resources.  The graduate student is expected to perform the same tasks as a beginning general reference librarian.  Specific projects and duties vary depending upon the qualifications and interests of the student and departmental needs. Hours of service may include one night and one weekend day.

 

Primary Responsibilities:  Answer questions in person, by telephone, and IM serving faculty, staff, students and the general public.  Participate in special projects (e.g. displays, exhibits, web-based or technology projects,  database trial assessments, collections projects, etc.)

 

Hours/Compensation: 20 hours per week, $14.50 per hour, 15 weeks per semester. Maximum 300 hours per semester.

 

Supervisor:  Candace Merbler

 

Requirements:  Enrollment in the MSIS program at the University at Albany and completion of six hours of course credit; successful completion of, or enrollment in, IST 605, Information Sources and Services.  Preferred:  in addition to IST 605, completion of, or enrollment in IST sources classes, such as humanities, business, or government documents.  Desirable:  Interest in pursuing a career in academic librarianship; previous experience working with the public, demonstrated Web-building skills.

 

TO APPLY:  E-mail your cover letter specifically addressing position requirements, resume, along with e-mail and street addresses of three professional references to CMerbler@albany.edu  or mail to: Candace A. Merbler, Senior Reference Associate, University Libraries – LI 140, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222.

 

Review of applications will begin on May 2, 2013 and interviews will be held the week of May 6, 2013.  Appointees will be expected to participate in training sessions beginning as early as the week of August 19,2013

           

 

Library Personnel Officer - Peter Recore-Migirditch
EMail: prm@albany.edu
Phone: 518-442-3563

Library Personnel Assistant - Ann Gunning
EMail: agunning@albany.edu
Phone: 518-442-3520