Technical Services Librarian, Full-Time – Goodwin College. Immediate opening for a Librarian II involving the full
range of librarian duties and functions, with specialized duties as
required by the position. Works under the general supervision of the
Library Director. The successful candidate will be passionate about
working with a diverse student body in an academic library setting.
Responsibilities: receives oral or written directions from the
Library Director; includes all duties of Librarian I; prepares regular
statistical reports of some complexity for the director; administers
technical library collection maintenance; evaluates, implements and
supervises online information services for student and staff use; trains
staff and students in use of online products and promotes awareness of
updates and changes; troubleshoots technical problems, reports problems
to appropriate support staff; promotes library online services to
college community; attends workshops or courses necessary to keep
current with digital technology; maintains college’s Institutional
Repository.
Additional job functions: examines professional publications and
other sources for selection of books, periodicals and other materials;
attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations;
assists in providing reference services, collection maintenance and
interlibrary loans.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: ability to apply principles of
library science to solve practical problems; strong computer application
and digital technology skills; ability to work effectively with other
library staff; strong interpersonal skills; considerable oral and
written communication skills.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science / Library and
Information Science from an ALA accredited college; Minimum two years of
progressively responsible academic library experience or equivalent;
Expertise using library technology/library systems.
Work Environment: Work is performed under the supervision of the
Library Director in a setting that is subject to interruptions and
background noise. Performs varied functions requiring judgment to ensure
compliance with applicable departmental policies, procedures and
methods.
Must be mobile, able to push/pull 30 pounds and lift objects up to
15 pounds; must be able to deliver assistance to students wherever they
are in the library. Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods,
up to four hours. Must be able to perform such tasks as writing,
filing, keyboarding, and other skills that require hand-eye
coordination.
May be in constant contact with other library employees and
students. Must be able to concentrate on fine details with occasional
interruption and remember multiple assignments. Must be able to
communicate and be understood clearly; hearing requirements include the
ability to effectively interact with customers in person or by
telephone.
May be exposed to dust, book mold and mildew, fluctuations in
inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in computer
screens.
Application instructions: Interested candidates should apply at https://www.goodwin.edu/jobs/
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Goodwin College encourages
qualified members of underrepresented groups to apply. Deadline: June 1, 2019.
