Access Services Librarian - Faculty

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Key Responsibilities

functional responsibilities, research and instruction responsibilities, and liaison responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

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Each library faculty position includes three major areas: functional responsibilities, research and instruction responsibilities, and liaison responsibilities.

→Coordinating aspects of collection management operations including cataloging and processing of all collections (monographs including eBooks, periodicals, media & government documents)
→Collaborating with other library faculty on selection & maintenance of digital resources, including troubleshooting access issues utilizing vendor admin and authentication platforms
→Supervising Collection Management staff
→Overseeing the integrated library system (OPALS)
→Coordinating all aspects of interlibrary loan services
→Managing the online NNU Institutional Repository
→Ensuring that the library adheres to all regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program
→Other responsibilities as assigned

→Serving regularly scheduled hours at the Research Help Desk including some evening and “on-call” hours
→Providing general research assistance through scheduled consultations, phone, email, chat, and onsite referrals
→Providing library instruction in both face-to-face and online environments for assigned academic departments/programs
→Developing online instructional guides in collaboration with the Instruction and Research Services Librarian

→Collection management for assigned academic departments/programs
→Working collaboratively with faculty to develop appropriate information literacy/learning activities
→Promoting library resources and services for all users
→Creatively engaging with the Learning Commons partners to enhance services

Requirements

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ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent required
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with faculty in a variety of disciplines
Evidence of leadership in collaborative activities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond efficiently to changing needs and priorities
Awareness of developing technologies and tools appropriate for library applications
Familiarity with integrated library systems

Experience in an academic library
Teaching experience at the college/university level
Strong customer service background
Experience using the Springshare suite of online products
Experience and familiarity with OPALS
Experience in a learning commons environment

Please provide the following in order to be considered for the position:

A complete curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Personal Spiritual Pilgrimage
Membership in a Christian community of faith
Philosophy of Christian Higher education
Philosophy of Teaching
Official Transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted, however if offered the position we will need official copies)

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)