Access Services Librarian

Centenary College of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

314d

About The Position

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for an Access Services Librarian. This individual facilitates access to the Magale Library collected resources, oversees the circulation of materials, and holds primary responsibility for the maintenance of the ILS, including configuring and running regular reports on material usage. This individual also collaborates in developing library use and information literacy programming focused on the local collection, gathers and analyzes data for the assessment of library services, and participates in supervising student workers. Limited evening and occasional weekend work may be required. This a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications for this position include an ALA-accredited Master of Library/Library and Information Science or equivalent.
• A deep love of libraries and learning.
• The ability to collaborate with diverse constituents.

Nice To Haves

• An additional Master's in any discipline.
• Experience at a selective, private, residential, liberal arts college.
• Teaching or tutoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Circulation and Access including managing ILS and circulation of library materials; ensuring collection integrity by maintaining collections in good order; and coordinating and maintaining course reserves.
• Information Literacy and Outreach including working to increase awareness and usage of Magale's collections; collaborating with other librarians to sustain and develop library programming focused on collection access and usage; creating exhibits and displays highlighting different aspects of Magale's collections; and developing and maintaining LibGuides and other resource-use scaffolding tools.
• Assessment including coordinating student worker recording of gate count, areal count, circulation statistics, and reference interactions; generating monthly report of library usage metrics and updates cumulative log; developing novel means of assessing students' use of library resources; and participating in the preparation of IPEDS and ACRL reports as well as the annual program review.
• Professional and Service including participating in regular professional development; monitoring and exploring industry trends in circulation and access services and suggesting new products for incorporation into Magale's resources; and serving as needed on campus committees and working groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Retirement matching.
• Tuition remission and exchange programs.
• Free on campus benefits including membership to the campus fitness center and entry to all athletic and performance events.
• Annual support for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree