Access Services Librarian at Northwest Nazarene University Inc

Nampa, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collection Management, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Digital Resource Management, Staff Supervision, Customer Service, Research Assistance, Academic Liaison

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Description Responsibilities Each library faculty position includes three major areas: functional responsibilities, research and instruction responsibilities, and liaison responsibilities. Functional responsibilities for Access Services Librarian include: Coordinating aspects of collection management operations including cataloging and processing of all collections (monographs including eBooks, periodicals, media & government documents) Collaborating with other library faculty on selection & maintenance of digital resources, including troubleshooting access issues utilizing vendor admin and authentication platforms Supervising Collection Management staff Overseeing the integrated library system (OPALS) Coordinating all aspects of interlibrary loan services Managing the online NNU Institutional Repository Ensuring that the library adheres to all regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program Other responsibilities as assigned Research & Instruction responsibilities include: 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 Liaison responsibilities include: 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 Application Process Please provide the following in order to be considered for the position: A complete curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter Personal Spiritual Pilgrimage Membership in a Christian community of faith Philosophy of Christian Higher education Philosophy of Teaching Official Transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted, however if offered the position we will need official copies) 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.)

Responsibilities

The Access Services Librarian manages collection operations, including cataloging, processing, and overseeing the integrated library system. Additionally, they provide research assistance, deliver library instruction, and serve as a liaison for assigned academic departments.