Conducts tours, organizes small exhibits for visiting groups and
> classes, and provides instruction on researching in special
> collections. Works with public services librarians, archivists, and
> curators in the Beinecke Library and colleagues elsewhere in the Library
> system to insure excellence in service and to develop new initiatives in
> outreach. Provides reference assistance to researchers onsite as well as
> responds to reference queries received through the mails and over the
> telephone.
> This position offers an opportunity to advance services through working
> closely with faculty and students at Yale as well as researchers from the
> larger scholarly community. Contributes to the development of the Reference
> collections and the digital collections. The successful candidate will also
> serve the broader information needs of the Yale community through
> participation in general reference and bibliographic instruction programs
> in co-operation with other Yale Libraries and by serving on committees,
> working groups and task forces. The successful candidate is expected to be
> professionally active. The position reports directly to the Head of the
> Public Services.
> Essential Duties
> 1. Plan, promote, and implement library instructional programs for
> undergraduates, graduates, and faculty of Yale University.
> 2. Participate in the general library instruction programs and programs
for large undergraduate classes.
> 3. Provide general reference service to library patrons in person, through
> email, and over the telephone.
> 4. In collaboration with faculty and library staff, plans and implements
> digital library projects in support of teaching, research, and outreach
> initiatives.
> 5. Serves on library committees, working groups, and task forces, and is
> expected to be professionally active.
> Experience and Training
> 1. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.
> 2. For appointment at the Librarian II level, minimum of two years
> professional library experience and demonstrated professional
> accomplishments. Appointment at the Librarian III level requires a minimum
> of five years relevant professional library experience and professional
> accomplishments.
> 3. Strong knowledge of American or Modern European history or literature,
> and broad knowledge in the humanities, as demonstrated through academic
> degrees or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
> 4. Formal training in the field of rare book and manuscript librarianship.
> 5. Demonstrated thorough knowledge of current practices, developments, and
> issues in library instruction, and the role of libraries in support of
> university teaching and learning.
> Skills and Abilities
> 1. Experience in library training and teaching, including the use of
> digital technologies as well as online and printed resources.
> 2. Proficient in the use of microcomputers and basic software applications
> in a Windows environment as needed to perform routine library functions.
> 3. Good reading knowledge of at least one modern European language.
> 4. Demonstrated commitment to public service.
> 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
> 6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production
> oriented, team environment.
> 7. Excellent teaching skills.
> 8. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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