Systems/Reference Librarian

Description

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is looking for a Systems/Reference Librarian. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with the Department of Information Science and the Joseph W. England Library.

The Systems/Reference Librarian will have primary responsibility for the library systems and the library website and for the management of the library’s reference services.  The Systems/Reference Librarian will work closely with the library faculty and staff and with the Information Technology staff to keep all the library’s systems and technologies working and up-to-date.  As a faculty member in the Department of Information Science, incumbent will perform all professional librarian duties including, but not limited to: reference desk, collection development, teaching, scholarly activities, and service.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and upgrades library systems including, but not limited to:   EZ-Proxy, ILLiad, and the Alma library services platform.
• Maintains and updates the library website and other communications platforms, including blogs and social media.
• Serves as the liaison between the Information Technology department and the library.
• Provides appropriate technical training and support to the department and the library, and seeks to maximize the effective use of existing technology resources.
• Assists in identifying and implementing new digital initiatives, systems, and software for the library.
• Keeps abreast of library systems trends and issues.
• Coordinates operation of reference services, and provides service at the reference desk.
• Teaches information literacy classes and holds scheduled reference consultations.
• Serves as liaison to assigned academic departments and maintains the library collection in those disciplines.
• Provides service to the USciences community and the profession by participating in committees, task forces, and appropriate organizations.
• Engages in scholarly activity or research as a non-tenure track voting member of the Faculty.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience with library systems, including proxy servers, interlibrary loan systems, and integrated library systems.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience with website and other communications platforms, including blogs and social media
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Apps, Mac/Windows operating systems, etc.

Desirable:

• Experience providing reference and instructional services.
• Experience assessing library services in a higher education environment.
• Experience using Blackboard or another learning management system.
• Strong grasp of current issues, trends, and technologies impacting higher education and academic libraries.
• Bachelor’s degree from any STEM field.

EEO - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.