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JOB TITLE	Reference Librarians (2) Part-Time Division: Academic Affairs
Claflin University	CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast.  The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs.  The institution also has nationally accredited programs:  the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs:  the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies.  The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries.  U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate.  The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.  Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities. Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES	The part-time Reference Librarians will report to the Library Director and are responsible for directing the evening and/or weekend work of the Reference and Circulation Department.  Conducts bibliographic instructions; provides reference service to library patrons; participates in collection development for the Reference Department and the regular collection; provides interlibrary loan service; prepares library resource guides and other handouts; works with IT to update the library webpage; supervises student assistants; and participates in other campus activities.
QUALIFICATIONS	ALA-accredited master’s of Library Science is required.  Reference experience in an academic setting, experience with online library systems, online databases and the internet are strongly preferred. The successful candidate must have exceptional customer service, organizational and communications skills. REVIEW DATE:  Review of applications will begin immediately.
GENERAL INFORMATION	Position Title:      Reference Librarians (2) Part-Time/FPT245 & FPT246 Division:                      Academic Affairs Recruitment Pool:         Open to General Public Position Type:              Part-time Salaried/Faculty                                   Grant-funded/Restricted Closing Date:              Open Until Filled Posting Date:               January 15, 2009 Work Days:                  Flexible work schedule Working Hours:            6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday): 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Saturday) 3:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m. (Sunday)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:	Application Procedure:  Candidates must submit a letter of application; full curriculum vitae; a brief statement of teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three references.  Please send to:  Claflin University Human Resources Office 400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Fax # 803-535-5818 E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu

Please refer to our web site at: www.claflin.edu/careers/index.htm

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office before the closing date. Office Number: 803-535-5635 Job Line Number: 803-535-5394, TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Twanda Allen
Human Resource
Asst. Director of Human Resources
Email: tallen@claflin.edu
Phone: (803) 535-5420
Fax: (803)-535-5818

Equal Opportunity Employer