Access Services Librarian - Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA.
Company Description: When Bay Path opened its doors to
students in downtown Springfield, MA in 1897, it had a very clear goal:
to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to
meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the
beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly
pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student. To
start them on the road of success. We still do. Today, that spirit and
philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path,
it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate
programs that defines us - and we have many - but it is our ability to
connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career
that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to
be done. Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit
institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by
the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the
Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and four
satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord,
Springfield), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and
men) degrees, and professional certificates. We're committed to
preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether
it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online
learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and
Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them
to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change.
We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.
Job Description: Position Code: ASL. Job Type:
Full-time. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedule: Monday - Friday;
occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Job Summary: The Access Services Librarian provides
energetic, innovative, and user-focused leadership of Hatch Library
circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan services; trains and
supervises the work of library student assistants and part-time staff as
assigned; and collaborates with other Hatch librarians in delivering
research and instructional services to students and faculty in all Bay
Path University programs.
Essential Duties: Oversee daily operation of Hatch
circulation desk, reserves, and interlibrary loan (ILL) services to Bay
Path faculty, staff, and students at all levels, including
administration of BPU procedures and WMS software. Provide information
literacy instruction and support, in on-ground and online classroom
environments, in collaboration with other Hatch librarians. Perform
outreach on behalf of the library, including via social media, to all
Bay Path populations. Share research desk coverage with other Hatch
librarians, including in-person, phone, and email reference service.
Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the work of library student
assistants and maintain regular contact with the Financial Aid Office
and HR department, who manage BPU's work-study program. Help maintain
the Hatch Library web site in collaboration with other librarians. Share
collection development responsibilities with other Hatch librarians.
Participate in Hatch Library digital initiatives, including archives and
institutional repository services, in collaboration with other
librarians. Share faculty departmental liaison responsibilities with
other Hatch librarians. Maintain current awareness of issues and trends
in college access services through professional development resources
and activities. Conduct special research projects as needed. Develop
professional contacts with counterparts in other local institutions.
Supervise other Hatch staff providing access services as assigned.
Attend trainings as required. Supervise Hatch Library student assistants
and part-time staff as assigned. Perform any other job related duties
or tasks as assigned by the University.
Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. At
least three years of related experience in an academic library
preferred. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in access services
in academic libraries. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating
systems and Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with social media
tools, including facebook, twitter, and instagram. Demonstrated
understanding of established information literacy standards for academic
libraries, including the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards
for Higher Education. Successful supervisory and leadership experience,
with demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training, and staff
development. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated service-oriented attitude. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates,
and students. Ability to perform work independently. Experience with WMS
and OCLC interlibrary loan software preferred. Ability to handle
confidential information with discretion and in accordance with FERPA
regulations. A strong commitment to a culture of diversity, respect and
inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working relationships with
people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and
experiences different from ones' own. General knowledge of the
University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays
in achieving those goals. Ability to follow University policies and
procedures. If you operate a University owned, leased or personal
vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all
policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have
a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe
Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually
thereafter.
Application Instructions: Applicants for this position
should attach a cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae, the contact
information for four (4) professional, work related references and any
other relevant information pertaining to this position and your
candidacy. Please apply online.
Faxes and emails will not be accepted. An Equal Opportunity Employer,
Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student
body, faculty, and staff.
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