Wednesday, October 02, 2013
Public Services Librarian - Allen Music Library, University of Hartford, West Hartford
Public Services Librarian - Allen Music Library, University of Hartford,
West Hartford. Position Summary: Provides formal and informal
bibliographic instruction to students, faculty and staff. Supervises
circulation, reserves, stack maintenance and equipment operations in the
music/dance library. Assists library patrons in their research using
print, online and audiovisual resources in music and dance. Recommends
public service policies for the Allen Library to Head of Allen Library
and Mortensen Library's Head of Reference and Public Services. This
regular full-time exempt position may work evenings and/or rotate
weekends. Key Responsibilities: Assists students and other library
patrons in making the best use of print, electronic, and audiovisual
music, dance, and other performing arts resources in a wide array of
languages and formats and responds to questions. Recruits, trains, and
evaluates staff who provide reference and information service to library
patrons. Helps devise and implement public service policies,
procedures, new services, and marketing strategies in consultation or
collaboration with the Head of Allen Library and the Mortensen Library's
Head of Reference and Public Services. Assists the Head of the Allen
Library in identifying priorities, goals, strategies, and direction of
Allen Library. Plans and presents instructional classes on information
resources to students, faculty and staff. Administers the HLM 020 online
information literacy course. Maintains print manuals and online
information. Supervises the Allen Library circulation department,
including circulation services, course reserves, stack maintenance, and
equipment. Supervises one full-time assistant plus student employees.
Monitors the student employee budget in an effort to ensure prudent
fiscal management. Updates and maintains the Allen Library web pages in
conjunction with the University Libraries Web Applications Developer and
Technology Specialist to enhance usability, promote library offerings,
and ensure maintenance is in compliance with University standards and
University Libraries policies. Helps develop, enhance, and/or test
information search tools. Provides recommendations for title development
of the print and online reference collection and assists in the overall
maintenance of the collection. Maintains awareness of trends and
advances in the field through attendance at relevant meetings or
seminars as well as through regular examination of literature in the
field. Participates in relevant professional organizations. Serves on
internal and external committees as appropriate. Maintains statistics
and develops accurate reports for the Head of the Allen Library.
Performs other related duties as assigned. Indicates an "essential" job
function. Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree required with a major in
music and Master's Degree of Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited
institution required (or recognized equivalents). Work Experience: 1
year to < 2 years. Knowledge & Skills: Professional Skills:
Requires knowledge of theories and practices of a professional field.
This level of skill is typically reserved for an individual with a
four-year degree, or a high-level vocational skill demonstrated by a
number of years of on-the-position experience (i.e. management). Writes
reports using technical data requiring considerable interpretation,
developing new methods and procedures. Frequently applies knowledge to
practical issues and problems. See the complete job description at http://www.hartford.edu/hrd/Employment.aspx.
Working Conditions: Normal office situation. Physical Efforts:
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Requires good hearing. Using
equipment requiring high dexterity. Intermittently sitting, standing,
stooping. Moderate lifting or carrying 26-50 lbs. Special Skills: The
ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Pay Grade: G -- See
salary ranges at http://www.hartford.edu/hrd/files/pdf/Non_Union_staff_salary_ranges.pdf. See benefits overview at http://www.hartford.edu/hrd/Employment.aspx.
Application Procedures: There is no deadline for applications and the
position will remain open until filled. Electronic resumes are highly
encouraged. All resumes are acknowledged. If you are applying by email,
please send one complete set of the following: resume, cover letter
(including position of interest and salary requirements), and
professional references to hrd@hartford.edu.
If you are applying by either fax or by mail, please send two complete
sets of the following: resume, cover letter (including position of
interest and salary requirements), and professional references to:
University of Hartford, Attn: Human Resources Development, 200
Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT 06117-1599, Fax: 860.768.4732. The
University is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative
Action employer.
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Location:
West Hartford, CT, USA