Re: Position Announcement

Distance Learning Librarian

Kimbel Library at Coastal Carolina University seeks an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented
librarian to fill the newly created position of Distance Learning Librarian.  Reporting to the Head of
Library Technology and Systems, this tenure-track position will collaborate with reference, library
technology, and instructional technologists (TEAL) to identify, implement, and promote innovative
online tools and services for both on-campus and off-campus learners.  

This position will work with Instruction and Reference to coordinate reference, instruction, and
information literacy assistance to CCU off-campus and online students and faculty, and will work with
Library Technology and Systems in identifying and integrating technologies such as social networking,
virtual reference, mobile technologies, and other Web 2.0 applications to support instructional and
research activities for local and remote learners.

Required Qualifications include: 
MLIS degree or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school;  
knowledge of trends in provision of library services and information literacy initiatives;  
experience providing reference or library instruction in an academic library; 
experience with electronic resource management, integrated library systems, course management
systems, social networking technologies, remote authentication, resource linking, online course
delivery, and other emerging technologies; 
experience with CSS, HTML, or related technologies and Adobe CS or other web design/authoring tools; 
excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; 
strong computer skills; 
and willingness to travel to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required.

Preferred Qualifications include: 
Two years experience in an academic library setting; 
experience delivering instruction and reference services in a distance learning environment; 
knowledge of reciprocal borrowing, interlibrary loan and document delivery services; 
knowledge of copyright and fair use principles and practices; 
and familiarity with distance education services and programs.

This is a twelve-month, tenure track faculty position with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will
be commensurate with candidate's experience and professional achievement. 

Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution.
Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic
coastal resort of Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It has an
enrollment of 8,700 students and is expected to have continued growth for the next several years. Coastal
Carolina University is a part of the South Carolina system of public education and has close ties with its
founder, the Horry County Higher Education Commission. 

Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, a current CV, copies of transcripts;
and names and addresses, postal and email, of three current references at: http://jobs.coastal.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until July 8, 2011. Official transcripts for
required degrees must be received prior to any offer of employment. 

Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages
applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer.   

________________________________
John Felts
Head of Library Technology and Systems
Kimbel Library
Coastal Carolina University
P.O. Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528
843-349-5040