Access Services Librarian - Faculty

Responsibilities

• Serving regularly scheduled hours at the Research Help Desk including some evening and “on-call” hours
• Providing general research assistance through scheduled consultations, phone, email, chat, and onsite referrals
• Providing library instruction in both face-to-face and online environments for assigned academic departments/programs
• Developing online instructional guides in collaboration with the Instruction and Research Services Librarian
• Collection management for assigned academic departments/programs
• Working collaboratively with faculty to develop appropriate information literacy/learning activities
• Promoting library resources and services for all users
• Creatively engaging with the Learning Commons partners to enhance services

Requirements

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with faculty in a variety of disciplines
• Evidence of leadership in collaborative activities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond efficiently to changing needs and priorities
• Awareness of developing technologies and tools appropriate for library applications
• Familiarity with integrated library systems

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library
• Teaching experience at the college/university level
• Strong customer service background
• Experience using the Springshare suite of online products
• Experience and familiarity with OPALS
• Experience in a learning commons environment

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)