Thursday, June 07, 2012
Access Services Librarian - Connecticut College
Access Services Librarian - Connecticut College,
a highly selective private liberal arts college, located in the
historic seaport of New London, seeks an Access Services Librarian to
oversee the work of circulation, reserves, and CTW/interlibrary loan.
S/he will play an integral role and have primary responsibility for
leading, planning, managing and evaluating Access Services, its staff
and student assistants, and will participate in the provision of library
resources and services to the college community. Responsibilities will
include but not limited to: manage online circulation and reserves
functions using the library's integrated library system; develop
policies and procedures for the circulation of library materials;
oversee physical facilities, security, equipment maintenance and
management of collections; supervise 5 staff members along with hiring,
training and supervising a student work force of 40-50; develop and
implement circulation and reserve policies and procedures; generate
reports; oversee management and planning of stacks and public spaces
along with overall facility and equipment maintenance; liaison to campus
safety and the on-site Café which located in the Library; actively
participate on committees, team meetings and search committees;
participate in the reference and research activities of the library, and
act as liaison to one academic department; additional duties as
assigned or necessary. ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or
information studies and 2-3 years of supervisory and management
experience required; excellent written and verbal communication skills
along with the ability to build and sustain key relationships with
management, faculty, students and staff. Thorough applicant
credentialing, including criminal records check will be conducted on the
selected applicant. Forward resume, cover letter and contact
information for three professional references to humanresources@conncoll.edu (include full name and ACCESS in the subject line). Accepting applications until 5:00 pm on June 15, 2012. AA/EOE.
Location:
New London, CT, USA