TITLE
OF POSITION/RANK: Reference Librarian, Scholarly Communications Liaison
DEPARTMENT:
Quinn Library, Lincoln Center
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under
the direct supervision of the Head of Access Services, Information and
Collection Services and Operations the person in this position joins the
library staff in achieving optimal service throughout the entire library, which
requires one to become familiar with all library operations – Circulation and
Reserves, Reference, Computer Labs and AV collections, as well as Stack
Maintenance and Collection Development, and other related tasks, duties, and
procedures, and help train students in proper service etiquette, library
procedures and skills.
Provides one-on-one reference service to students and faculty assisting with
research across all disciplines taught on site at the university or via
distance learning programs.
Teaches bibliographic instruction classes for both on site and distance
learning courses; emphasizing information literacy and the use of library
materials, online catalog and other electronic resources
Participates in public relations for the library including student
orientations, Digital Research presentations to faculty and university
researchers;
Helps develop out-reach materials and takes part in the production of
instructional video
Participates in collection maintenance (weeding projects) and development of
the collection;
Assists in library wide initiatives coordinated with other departments;
Performs miscellaneous tasks as projects develop to improve service to patrons
and support the university’s vast curriculum
Compiles and maintains subject research guides
Shares responsibility for monitoring virtual reference chat service and text
reference service;
Contributes to various reports, collecting data, and analyzing service and user
trends.
Liaison with academic departments, university administration, student groups,
and outside groups to promote library services and visibility throughout
academia.
Takes part in library efforts related to research and writing grant proposals
Work
with library staff and academic departments to promote the university’s digital
repository platform (BePress Digital Commons); increasing recognition of
Fordham generated research and expand awareness/acceptance of open access
resources.
Monitors Copyright compliance on scholarly communication projects and venues
sponsored by the Fordham University Libraries and published via the Digital
Repository BePress Digital Commons platform.
Initiates and supports digital scholarship across all disciplines; strengthens
author/faculty rights; and supports digital data services.
Serves
as conduit for updating Fordham’s scholar community on national and
international trends, legislation, changes in intellectual property rights,
commercial and academic publishing practices, and information technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree and ALA accredited M.LS; preferred library experience as a
professional librarian providing reference and instructional services in an
academic library. Reference experience to a distance learning community a plus.
Familiar with collection development.
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators and
library staff; excellent communication skills – both spoken and written;
ability to adapt to shifting needs and priorities; a strong commitment to
public and inter-departmental service.
Ability to attend occasional meetings and assignments at other Fordham campuses
as needed.
Knowledge of and practical experience in field related to academic publishing
desired.
Project management experience very desirable.
SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience
HOURS:
Flexible (includes evenings and weekends START DATE: ASAP
Submit
letter and resume to: Nick Alongi, Head of Access, Information and Collection
Services, and Library Operations
Fordham
University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates
of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer
– Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
