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Date:         Tue, 8 Sep 1992 18:16:25 EDT
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Subject:      POSITION AVAILABLE
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                     WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
                  PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR LIBRARY

                       POSITION AVAILABLE


POSITION:  Reference Librarian  (9 month temporary appointment)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide general reference services at the desk,
by telephone, or appointment on a regular schedule that includes
rotating weekend and evening hours.  Assist and instruct users with
the online catalog, CD-ROM databases, other electronic information
resources as well as print and non-print materials.  Plan and
conduct library and bibliographic instruction sessions in
traditional and non-traditional settings.  Assist in collection
development for selected areas of the reference collection.
Participate in various departmental projects, programs, and
committees.  Conduct computer searches of online bibliographic
databases.  Participate in professional activities, professional
development, and continuing education.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:  ALA accredited M.L.S. or Master's
degree in related field.  Preferred:  Undergraduate or graduate
degree in business, engineering, or physical sciences; experience
in reference service in an academic library or bibliographic
instruction; knowledge of microcomputer applications (especially
MS-DOS) or networking; effective interpersonal and writing skills;
and a demonstrated ability to work closely and proactively with
students, faculty, and colleagues.

ENVIRONMENT:  Wright State University has 17,000 students and
offers a comprehensive program of study including doctorates in 5
fields.  The Dayton metro area with 1 million people features a
wide diversity of cultural and recreational activities and a rich
quality of life.  Wright State is the central hardware site for
OhioLINK and will be one of the first libraries to implement this
state-wide library system.  The Library is planning to implement a
local area network for CD-ROM based products during the coming year
and a remote storage facility to be opened in 1993 and to be
operated jointly with the University of Cincinnati and Miami
University.  Wright State is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity and affirmative action and specifically encourages
applications from members of under represented groups.

SALARY RANGE:  $24,000.  Benefits include 10 holidays, health and
dental plan, paid coursework, paid life insurance, paid vacation.

APPLICATIONS:  Send letter of application, resume and names of 3
current references to:  Douglas Kaylor, Head of Reference and
Research Services, Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, Wright State
University, Dayton, Ohio 45435.  Review of applications will begin
9/15/92.
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