Librarian, Yeshiva Univ – NY
Librarian position at Yeshiva Univ. The Librarian performs professional duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community. This is a part time position. The schedule will be 4 mornings a week, 8:30 am to approximately 12:30 pm.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform library Collection Development and Collection Management tasks including but not limited to:
- Select library materials for acquisition – physical and electronic monographic and serial materials, databases, websites, etc.
- Monitor library materials expenditures
- Develop approval plans
- Implement electronic reserves services
- Monitor product and service interfaces and making adjustments as warranted
- Guide Library patrons in the use of library resources and research by:
- Provide one-on-one reference service in person, via phone, email, “ask” service, texting, chat, and/or other developing technologies or modes of communication
- Teach library classes
- Create guides to library research
- Develop content for library web pages
- Perform cataloging and metadata services for library materials both physical and electronic
- Train cataloging support staff and review their work
- Ensure the integrity of the OPAC
- Participate in study, analysis and review of developments in the cataloging and metadata fields and contribute to departmental decisions regarding their implementation
- Plan utilization of library space, facilities and projects
- Stay current with developments in the library profession, research trends and methods and modes of scholarly communication
- Exhibit initiative in promoting the integration of new approaches and technologies into the University’s library services
- Engage in research and professional activities such as publication, lectures, participation in library organizations and meetings, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Interface with students, faculty, staff and visitors
- Interact with Library staff members, staff in other University departments, vendors and library systems support services
- Advise beginners as well as advanced graduate students and academics on matters related to scholarship and research, which requires independent motivation, judgment and professionalism
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Educational Background:
- Master’s Degree in Library Science and related experience
- Hebrew language skills preferred
- Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent grasp of library principles, processes, software, technology and resources
- Ability to learn new techniques and adapt to new paradigms
- Expertise in at least one academic discipline
- Excellent listening and communications skills
- Customer service demeanor and patience when dealing with patrons
- Accuracy, thoroughness, precision, ability to focus on detail without losing sight of the big picture
- Should project a positive attitude about the Library and the University when interacting with Library patrons
- Self-discipline and judgment are essential as work will often be performed in the absence of a supervisor
