The Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston, NY is seeking a full-time Librarian.
Librarian POSITION DESCRIPTION
Salary Grade: 12
Department/Agency: Cathedral Seminary House of
Formation
Supervisor: Cathedral Seminary House of Formation
Rector
POSITION SUMMARY
The Librarian is responsible for the overall operation of the library,
which provides information services to faculty, seminarians, students,
administrators, staff, candidates in the diaconate formation program, and the
senior priests at the Mugavero Residence. The Librarian will perform
administrative and technical duties requiring accuracy and attention to
details. The Librarian develops,
maintains, and provides access to and instruction in library resources and
information.
Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintain seminary library’s operations, which
include cataloging, reference services, acquisitions, collection development,
course reserves, and inter-library loan services.
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Work with faculty to achieve library and
institutional goals
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Assist and mentor part-time seminary student
workers.
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Provide instruction for library users in the use
of library resources.
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Develop and maintain collaborative working
relationships with the seminary libraries in Dunwoodie and Huntington.
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Maintain the vendor relations for all electronic,
print and integrated library systems.
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Ensure that the library continues to meet its
requirements for the accreditation standards.
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Assist in the creation and implementation of
library policies.
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Oversee and maintain the seminary’s website and
web presence for content and quality.
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Maintain monthly report detailing library fees,
such as late fees, lost book fees, copier and printer fees.
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Assist in the maintenance of the library’s budget.
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Assists in maintaining the safety and security of
the library and all library materials with an emphasis on expensive equipment
(i.e., televisions, computers, photocopiers, etc.).
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Performs other tasks as assigned by the Rector.
REQUIREMENTS
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Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited institution, or in the process of
attaining their library science degree from an accredited program.
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It is preferable to have experience
working in philosophical and/or theological education or library experience.
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Familiarity and knowledge of the Roman Catholic
Church, its tenets, structure, beliefs and attitudes, with particular
understanding to the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Brooklyn.
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Must have knowledge of integrated
library systems and experience in the
use of relevant
modules (cataloging, circulation, course reserves, and serials management).
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Must have proficiency in the usage of
electronic databases.
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Mandatory execution of Confidentiality Agreement.
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Computer proficiency; Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Google mail and Google
Calendar.
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Must possess excellent communication (written and
oral) and organizational skills.
Cover letter and resume should be sent to:
Fr. George Sears
Rector of the Seminary
