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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Public Services Librarian, Felician U (NJ)



Felician University is seeking a Public Services Librarian for its Lodi campus in Lodi, NJ.


POSITION TITLE:              Public Services Librarian - Lodi

 

DEPARTMENT:                  Library Services                   

 

REPORTS TO:                     Director of Library Services                       

 

JOB SUMMARY:               

 

The position of Public Services Librarian is a full-time, twelve-month support position. The Public Services Librarian, under the supervision of Director of Library Services, supports a collegial environment with the central goals of service, instruction, and outreach with a firm commitment to the information literacy initiatives of Felician University.

 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

 

The following listing of primary job responsibilities indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job.  Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required.

 

  • Staff the Lodi Campus Library reference desk.
  • Provide leadership for virtual reference services (chat and email), including staff coverage, usage statistics and dissemination of best-practices.
  • Provide leadership for research guide services across liaison areas, including usage statistics and dissemination of best-practices.
  • Assist students, faculty and staff in addressing their information needs online and on-campus.
  • Provide face-to-face and virtual reference services.
  • Plan, promote and provide informal and formal instruction on information literacy and information seeking.
  • Serve as library liaison to the School of Arts & Sciences (Humanities and Social Sciences), working collaboratively with their respective faculty and deans.
  • Develop and deliver general and specialized instructional and reference services for the School of Arts & Sciences (Humanities and Social Sciences).
  • Develop general and specialized research guides for the School of Arts & Sciences (Humanities and Social Sciences).
  • Manage print and online collection development for the School of Arts & Sciences (Humanities and Social Sciences).
  • Manage online subscriptions, in conjunction with Administrative Assistant and Director of Library Services.
  • Assist in publicizing Library public services.
  • Participate in university-wide committees, as assigned.

 

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and/or information science, second master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of the structure and content of information resources in various formats.
  • Demonstrated reference and research skills in face-to-face and online formats.
  • Demonstrated teaching abilities, in both formal and informal venues.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail applications.      
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to support and uphold the University’s Catholic/Franciscan tradition and mission.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, complemented by a predisposition to assist others.

  • Knowledge of humanities and/or social science reference sources a plus!

 

Please send letter of interest and resume to Susan Wengler,

Director of Library Services (wenglers@felician.edu).