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F/T Assistant Librarian for Technical Services

Dominican College seeks an enthusiastic candidate with a strong orientation toward user-centered service to fill the role of Assistant Librarian for Technical Services.

 

Reporting to the College’s Head Librarian, the Assistant Librarian manages electronic resources and the integrated library system, catalogs library materials in all formats, coordinates all interlibrary loan requests and assists with reference questions. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

  • Manages access to electronic resources
  • Facilitates maintenance, development and technical support for Library software and resources through vendor collaboration
  • Administers basic configuration of SirsiDynix Sirsi integrated library system (ILS)
  • Catalogs and processes library materials in all formats
  • Evaluates collections and materials
  • Manages and delivers interlibrary loan services (ILL)
  • Delivers reference service
  • Assists with outreach
  • Trains and supervises library work study students
  • Provides library instruction, on occasion
  • Performs other duties, as assigned

 

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; hours may vary during exam periods.

 

Requirements: The successful candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent graduate LIS degree. New graduates encouraged to apply. This individual should have excellent communication, interpersonal and technology skills. Must demonstrate a learner-centered approach to assisting library users. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System, OCLC, MARC, RDA for cataloging. Familiarity with ILLiad and DOCLINE. Experience managing an integrated library system and Discovery layer like Ebsco’s EDS. A commitment to developing and maintaining familiarity with current and emerging trends in technical services is essential. Two years of experience, preferably in an academic library and experience in technical services or electronic resource services preferred.

 

Qualified candidates should email their cover letter and CV to m.schaub@dc.edu by March 9, 2022.

 

Dominican College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law.

 

https://www.dc.edu/assistant-librarian-for-technical-services/

County: 
Rockland
Town: 
Orangeburg NY
Part/Full: 
Full Time (30 + hrs)