Assistant Librarian for Access Services - Western
Connecticut State University is seeking an energetic, innovative, and
collaborative Assistant Librarian for Access Services to lead our
circulation/fulfillment and interlibrary loan operations (tenure track).
Responsibilities include management of fulfillment services and the
circulation department and its personnel. Additional responsibilities
include interlibrary loan and resource sharing services, print and
electronic reserves, stacks maintenance, collection analysis and
statistics, report preparation, participation in reference desk rotation
and the liaison program, including outreach, information literacy
instruction, research support, and collection development in assigned
disciplines, participation in internal, regional, and consortial
circulation initiatives.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess an MLS from an ALA accredited
program and have at least three (3) years of academic library experience
supervising a public service operation. Must have demonstrated
experience with copyright laws, knowledge of automated systems for
access services (preferably Alma) and cataloging standards, and prior
professional experience providing reference and instruction. Excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are a must.
Proficiency with instructional technologies and productivity software
(Office, Adobe, etc.), knowledge of markup languages, website design,
and Springshare suite are preferred. Must be eligible to work in the
U.S. as sponsorship for a work visa will not be provided for this
position. WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have
experience working with students from different backgrounds and a
demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for
first-generation and under-represented groups. WCSU is committed to
enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging
people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We
take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence
through diversity and inclusion.
Salary & Benefits: The salary range is $64,422 – $85,896 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of
application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for, the
position; areas of service and/or leadership, research interests; a
current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at
least three (3) professional references who can comment on the
applicant's performance, scholarship, and/or service/leadership to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu.
In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #900-026. All materials
should be submitted as PDF files. Application materials must be received
by Thursday, July 24, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.
