TWU Libraries Reference Department Graduate Assistant  

The TWU Libraries Reference Department is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant GA(W) position at the Blagg-Huey Library, Denton Campus,  beginning the Spring Semester 2010. Applicants should be enrolled as full-time students.

If you are interested, please send a resume, Application for Graduate Assistantship, and 3 references to Annita Owens, Reference Librarian https://owa.twu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=7ac88ac90cef47f088251919ce5b397a&URL=mailto%3aaowens%40mail.twu.edu. 

We will be accepting applications Oct. 29 - Nov 15, 2009.

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TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Reference and Document Delivery Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant GA(W) performs library work at the entry-level for both the Reference and Document Delivery areas of the library. 

Work involves assisting in the promotion of information literacy, analyzing statistical information, providing research support, and assisting patrons in obtaining resources.  Work is performed under moderate supervision.  Evaluation of the employee’s performance is based on the accomplishment of defined objectives. 

The GA(W)  in the reference department is responsible for delivering reference services to students and assisting in the evaluation of library services and resources. The GA(W)  will be scheduled for 50% weekend time to support distance learning students who are most able to use library facilities at those times, and will also provide research assistance and searching assistance via on-line responses, telephone, and e-mail to Distance Education students.

The GA(W)  will have  responsibilities for Document Delivery services providing students with materials from the TWU libraries and other libraries participating in interlibrary loan consortiums.  This will include mailings to students not residing in Denton.   The GA(W) will collect and analyze statistical information to help improve information literacy tools used by distance education students. She/he  may also assist with the creation and editing of library materials for Distance Education Degree programs and other responsibilities as assigned.

Work Relationships:

The GA(W) will be supervised by the Assistant Director of Libraries for Research Services.

Library  staff will provide training and assign tasks and duties.

The GA(W)  is entitled to official university holidays; however, in order to provide services during all library hours of operation, she/he will have the opportunity to vary their same work periods to include some hours when classes are not in session.  

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Graduate Assistant Project ACCELERATE

This Graduate Assistant position is funded through an Office of English Language Acquisition Grant.  The purpose of Project ACCELERATE is to prepare in-service secondary content teachers to improve academic achievement, literacy and language development of English language learners.

This Graduate Assistant Position requires a self-motivated and mature person who will assist and support program directors.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist professors with on-line courses
• Assist project staff with preparation of materials, correspondence, and reports
• Office-related tasks as assigned

Required Experience/Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Excellent interpersonal, critical reasoning, analytic, and writing skills

Literature reviews and research (knowledge of the university's library research tools)

Experience with computer-based data analysis (Excel, SPSS, SAS) 

Helpful but not required

Experience supporting Blackboard-based courses

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and follow directions

Proficiency with MS Office software such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Hours:  20 hours per week, M-F, starting in January 2010.

Please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and Graduate Application form to Liliana Grosso at lgrosso@twu.edu

Office of Lifelong Learning

The Office of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for a graduate assistant position beginning the spring semester 2010.  The position involves research and project management on topics related to distance education, with a main focus on the impact of gender and distance education.  The successful candidate will have strong research skills and demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing.  The position has flexible hours and is project based.  Most of the research is Internet based and can be done off-site, however the work will require adherence to strict project deliverables and deadlines, plus  meetings on the Denton campus.  Please submit an email indicating your interest, background and experience to lmacsas@twu.edu.