Dear Sri Beeresh:

 Please see the announcement. It will give you an idea about what the future Library may become and what type of job will be required in a paperless society.

Regards,

Siddhartha S. Ray

Job Description

Reports To: AVP, Library Operations
Department:Library and Instructional Design
Office Location: Charles Town, WV
FLSA Status: Exempt
Date Posted: September 11, 2014
Date Closing: Open Until Filled

Synopsis of Role:

The Senior Online Librarian works on a telecommuting basis and maintains faculty status. This position works in tandem with other Librarians along with a departmental team of e-course material staff, copyright/508 auditors, and ePress Specialists under the overall direction of the Vice President and Assistant Provost, Library & Instructional Resources. The Senior Online Librarian will have developed Web and leadership skills and specific subject credentials in support of University's academic programs. This position focuses on the management of Web-based collection development, selection of electronic course materials, and creation of online program and management of subject portals in active partnerships with Academic Deans, Program Directors, Faculty and Instructional Developers. The Senior Online Libaraian will collaborate in providing virtual reference services for students-including taking a leading role for a select database, e-book program, or tutorial service.

Essential Functions:

• Works in classrooms as adjunct support.
• Develops a web-based collection and electronic course material selection in one or more of the University's Academic programs.
• Provides general reference service for APUS faculty, students, and staff.
• Works collaboratively with academic deans, program chairs, faculty, and instructional developers.
• Specializes in one or more of the library's contracted database, e-book, or student tutorial programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be available to work from a remote, home office location, but desk space is available at the Charles Town, WV facilities.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and evenings as directed by the supervisor.
• Travel to one annual meeting and online training sessions.
• Collegial team environment that stresses cooperative endeavors and encourages exploration.
• Requires a working telephone along with Internet access that is sufficient to address the current campus-teaching platform and online library site. Required Skills
• Professional online library skills with an emphasis on electronic formats.
• Ability to interact with students and faculty in a professional and timely manner through electronic media.
• Mastery of online searching and innovative methodologies in keeping with the products licensed by the online library.
• Familiar with current online searching methods and emerging Web-based applications.
• Working knowledge of educational resources on the deep and open Web.
• Proactive, diplomatic assistance of other Online Librarians with regards to subject guide creation.
• Ability to take initiative and work requiring minimum supervision. Required Experience
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science required; other advanced degrees preferred.
• Advanced coursework in APUS related programs, including APUS classes, is preferred.
• Academic or special library experience and experience in one or more of the University's program areas are preferred.
• Online information services