Public Services Librarian

Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL
Onsite

About The Position

The Public Service Librarian manages the activities and operations of the Library. This staff member's work involves circulation, reference, online services, bibliographic instruction, course reserves, and interlibrary loan/document delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college.
  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent.
  • At least three years spent professionally in an academic environment, either in the Library or at an academic position.
  • Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises all aspects of Public Services.
  • Establishes policies, standards, and procedures for the department in all areas of public service.
  • Provides reference and research assistance to patrons.
  • Provides library instruction when called upon by academic faculty.
  • Serves as public services liaison with faculty, soliciting faculty input and coordinating academic initiatives between library and academics.
  • Establishes and maintains access to electronic resources.
  • Oversees the physical layout of the public area of the library.
  • Runs and analyzes library usage statistics.
  • Serves as Systems Librarian for the library’s Integrated Library System (WorldShare Management System).
  • Maintains the library’s website.
  • Takes the lead in hiring and training staff.
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