FT Staff: Access Services Librarian

Shaw University•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Access Services Librarian is responsible for the library’s public services and providing support of all faculty, staff, students and members of the Shaw University Community using library resources. Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.

Requirements

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent master's degree in an information-related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment and to interact effectively with faculty, staff, students, and colleagues.
Strong competency in written and oral communication.
Ability to manage projects and programs.
Demonstrated ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work, while grasping major trends and exhibiting creative thinking.
Demonstrated ability to create effective web pages or willingness to learn.
Exhibit a strong public service orientation, a commitment to service excellence, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to flourish in a rapidly changing environment.
Position requires the ability to work at least one night a week and may require the ability to work on weekends as part of staff rotation
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical.
Strong oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
Excellence in the organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Candidates are personally responsible for any potential travel and/or relocation expenses incurred.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required.
Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision.
The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Position requires working in areas with very old paper/books.

Responsibilities

Provide public service at all Library Service points as directed, needed or required.
Establish and implement Circulation Desk/Access Services Procedures.
Perform Interlibrary Loan.
Perform maintenance of the circulation and reference collections.
Catalog materials in WMS.
Assist with information literacy and library instruction.
Compile statistics related to circulation and ILL usage.
Process and prepare items for “reserve.”
Network with teaching and research faculty in assigned programs and schools to promote library programming and resource
Contribute leadership for collection development and weeding for assigned programs and school
Network, collaborating, and actively participating in local, regional, national, or international organizations regarding information and reference service, information literacy and instruction, collection development, and/or assigned subjects and disciplines.
Serve on/participate in University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with faculty, students, staff and administrators.
Participate as a departmental liaison for faculty and students in designated subject
Prepare reports and make recommendations for collections as requested.
Create LibGuides as directed.
Assist with Library events and displays.
Direct assigned work-study students.
Other duties as assigned.