The Public Service Librarian manages the activities and operations of the Library. This staff member's work involves circulation, reference, online services, bibliographic instruction, course reserves, and interlibrary loan/document delivery.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises all aspects of Public Services.
- Establishes policies, standards, and procedures for the department in all areas of public service.
- Provides reference and research assistance to patrons.
- Provides library instruction when called upon by academic faculty.
- Serves as public services liaison with faculty, soliciting faculty input and coordinating academic initiatives between library and academics.
- Establishes and maintains access to electronic resources.
- Oversees the physical layout of the public area of the library.
- Runs and analyzes library usage statistics.
- Serves as Systems Librarian for the library’s Integrated Library System (WorldShare Management System).
- Maintains the library’s website.
- Takes the lead in hiring and training staff.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college. Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent .
EXPERIENCE: At least three years spent professionally in an academic environment, either in the Library or at an academic position. Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATION: Master’s degree from an ALA-Accredited program or equivalent.
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Position requires sitting for long periods of time and the visual and manual ability to use a computer keyboard. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weights of up to 40 lbs and the ability to push a fully loaded book cart. Packing and unpacking boxes of books may be required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent
- At least three years of professional experience in an academic environment, library, or academic position
- Supervisory experience
- Ability to use a computer keyboard for extended periods
- Ability to walk, stand, lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds and push a fully loaded book cart
What We Do
Ave Maria University is a Catholic institution of higher education in Southwest Florida. It offers undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and learning grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, with a classical liberal arts curriculum and opportunities for specialized study in the sciences and humanities. Its mission is to foster dialogue between faith and reason, form students in Catholic intellectual and moral virtues, and prepare them for professional and pre-professional vocations.
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