Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian (Tenure track)

Come Join the Huntingdon Family

Looking for a professional opportunity that provides for a broad library experience? Seeking to develop your teaching skills, especially as related to computer and information literacies? Interested in being part of a small library team exploring creative ways to advance an academic library? Enjoy working closely with students and faculty in a small, student-centered, liberal arts environment?

Huntingdon College is seeking applicants to join its library faculty as the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian.  This tenure-track, 12-month position (rank dependent upon experience) has daily management of the Library’s systems and electronic resources functions, which includes — but is not limited to —

Serving as the primary liaison with OCLC and database vendors Developing and maintaining access to the Library’s web catalogue and electronic resources (our Library is an OCLC WMS library) Overseeing digitization projects Overall tech troubleshooting Some oversight of technical services functions (knowledge of DDC and MARC necessary) Sharing responsibilities for collection development, reference and research services, and instruction.

A more complete position description and list of essential qualifications can be found at:

https://libguides.huntingdon.edu/website/LibraryPersonnel

To be successful in the position a librarian will need to be reliable, have effective communication skills, be able to work productively with a diverse population, think creatively and analytically, have an interest in working with students to help them prepare for their success in the workforce and life after college, show an enthusiasm for the overall opportunities a small college environment can provide — and have patience.

The team of the Houghton Memorial Library includes 4 library faculty (ranging from 10 to 40 years in the profession), 5 full- and part-time staff, and an average of 12 student assistants (and one ghost).  An exciting space redesign project of both the historic 1929 building and its 1989 addition is underway.

An ALA-accredited Master’s in library science is required. Applications from qualified candidates recently completing their degree are welcome.  We enjoy providing librarians their first post-degree professional experience.  Starting date: Negotiable; position is currently available.

Huntingdon College is located in historic Montgomery, Alabama, which holds the unique distinction of being both the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and having served as the first capital of the Confederacy.  Huntingdon has recently implemented an exciting Race & Justice Initiative.  Montgomery is the headquarters of the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Equal Justice Initiative, and is home to such sites and attractions as Dexter Avenue Baptist Church (where Martin Luther King, Jr. preached and which served as a center point of the Montgomery Bus Boycott ), the Rosa Parks Museum, the Freedom Riders Museum, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Capri Theatre (independent, foreign language, and documentary films), the Montgomery Biscuits (minor league baseball team), and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum.  Montgomery is 3 hours from Gulf Coast beaches, 2 – 3 hours from Atlanta

Huntingdon College is committed to a policy against legally impermissible, arbitrary, or unreasonable discriminatory practices. Therefore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with Title IX and Section 106.8 of the 2020 Final Rule under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, other applicable federal and state law, and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. Furthermore, Huntingdon College, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and stated College policy, prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and/or national origin in its education program or activity, including admission and employment.

Huntingdon College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internal or external to the institution. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX by policy.  Inquiries and/or complaints that are not related to disability discrimination can be addressed to:

Huntingdon College Title IX Coordinator. Eric A. Kidwell. Library. 1500 East Fairview Ave.

Montgomery, AL 36106. [email protected]

Huntingdon College, grounded in the Judeo-Christian tradition of the United Methodist Church, is committed to nurturing growth in faith, wisdom, and service and to graduating individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Founded in 1854, Huntingdon is a coeducational liberal arts college.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  To apply, submit a letter of application, curriculum vita with the names and contact information of three references, and statement of professional philosophy (philosophy of academic librarianship) to: Dr. Sarah Conrad Sours, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for Faculty, at [email protected].

Questions may be directed to Eric A. Kidwell, Professor & Director of the Library & Title IX Coordinator at [email protected].