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POSITION OPEN

Responsibilities:                        

• Designs and leads the library's efforts to develop information literacy competencies in students
• Develops and delivers library instruction sessions, handouts and online instruction resources (tutorials, pathfinders, Blackboard, etc.) both on the Gwynedd Valley campus and for off campus sites.
• Provides reference assistance to students, faculty, staff and other users of the College library in person, online and via email and telephone.
• Develops and delivers orientation sessions for incoming students.
• In consultation with the Library Director, develops and maintains the reference collection and the vertical file and participates in other collection development activities.
• In collaboration with the Systems/Reference Librarian, updates, revises and maintains the library webpage.
• Reviews and recommends online resources for addition or deletion.
• Develops the reference desk and instruction schedule.
• Creates and maintains library displays, in consultation with the library director.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Library Science from an institution of higher learning accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent
• Training and experience in providing bibliographic and library instruction and reference services.
• Experience with using on-line and Internet resources in the reference setting; ability to learn web design and online tutorial design skills.
• Familiarity with and ability to use, or willingness to learn, current Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 technologies (RSS feeds, Meebo, etc.)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• A willingness to commit to the mission and values of Gwynedd-Mercy College is imperative.
• Availability to work evening and weekend hours. 
  

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their letter of interest with salary requirements, resume and list of three professional references to: Gwynedd-Mercy College, 1325 Sumneytown Pike, PO Box 901, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901, Attn:  Human Resources or email: HR@gmc.edu. Gwynedd-Mercy College is an equal opportunity employer.