Job Summary:
Responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of the following major library activities: information literacy instruction and tools and research services. Participates in library assessment planning and data collection. With other professional staff, sets library-wide policies, determines library directions, and develops appropriate performance measures.
Essential Functions:
- Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.
- Lead, present, and coordinate library information literacy instruction. Work with faculty to provide information literacy sessions.
- Participate in library assessment activities including planning, measurement, and analysis of data. Evaluates the effectiveness of library resources and services assessment and provides recommendations.
- Participate in digital and print collection development activities, and act as library liaison with the faculty in assigned academic areas.
- Lead reference staffing and tracking. Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, staff and community patrons.
- Develop, update, and publish information literacy guides and other resources in all formats for the Franco Library.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Train and manage a graduate assistant to populate and monitor all aspects of the library’s social media presence.
- Hire, train and supervise the library’s Graduate Assistants.
- Maintain library's webpage.
- Assist with technical services operations.
- Educate and assist faculty with Open Educational Resources (OER).
- Engage with the university community through committee work, displays, service activities, etc.
- Create and maintain library’s information literacy video collection.
- Will be expected to work evening hours.
Qualification/Education:
- Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.
- A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Academic library experience in reference services, information literacy instruction, and library assessment and data collection.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; utilizes excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to adapt and lead in a changing library environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
- Ability to effectively supervise student workers.
Physical Requirements:
- Attendance is required to perform the duties of this job.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Employee Benefits: Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
- Robust Health Coverage - Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
- Financial Security - Enjoy university paid Life/AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability, with options for Short-Term Disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
- Exceptional Retirement - Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a university gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
- Time off & Flexibility - Take advantage of 20 paid holidays, including five floating holidays, and the possibility of flexible or hybrid work options for many roles.
- Invest in Your Future - Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
- On-Campus Wellness - Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
- Employee Meal Plan - This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution
- Academic library experience in reference services
- Academic library experience in information literacy instruction
- Academic library experience in library assessment and data collection
- Commitment to the university's mission, core values, and goals
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff
- Ability to adapt and lead in a changing library environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to effectively supervise student workers
- Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
What We Do
As one of only 24 Franciscan institutions in the United States, we believe in developing ethical leaders with moral courage and a commitment to service. Our values-based learning philosophy and emphasis on experiential learning opens doors to careers with a variety of companies throughout the region and nation. Alvernia combines the personal touch and attention of a small private college with the outstanding academics of a university. Our students benefit from a liberal arts foundation that helps them develop their own passions and goals. They also receive first-rate professional preparation to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Taught by faculty who are experts in their fields, our students appreciate the small class sizes and breadth of our academic programs. Our School of Graduate and Adult Education offers several graduate programs and dozens of degree-completion programs across nearly every field to prepare students for the life and career they want to pursue.
