"Collections Strategies Librarian - PT"

*Please note: This position is a .75 FTE (30 hours per week).

Position Summary: This librarian position will provide a variety of collection analyses to the Library Director, manage interlibrary loan requests, serve as a Library Liaison, teach information literacy, and staff the Reference desk.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze collections of Haggerty Library, including books, e-books, and streaming video and create periodic reports for Library Director
• Identify and recommend potential new collections, platforms, or delivery systems for exploration
• Manage Interlibrary Loan (ILL) daily requests, including activities in Alma resource sharing and OCLC WorldShare
• Stay current with Alma resource sharing processes, guided by SWITCH Consortium staff
• Provide reference service during scheduled hours and be backup during open hours, including weekends/evenings, as needed
• Serve as Library Liaison, providing collection development services, and participating on LibGuides team, for assigned academic departments
• Deliver information literacy instruction to classes and groups as requested by faculty, and to individuals as needed; provide tours and orientations as requested
• Use lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) when ordering resources and throughout library experiences

Other Functions:

• Serve as cataloging backup for donated materials and DVDs
• Contribute to library strategic plan updates and implementation
• Stay current with technological and academic library trends, including in resource sharing
• Collaborate with the faculty and campus community whenever possible
• Participate in professional development activities, including SWITCH Library Consortium opportunities
• Perform other duties or contribute to projects as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively learn and use a complex Integrated Library System (Alma)
• Exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service skills necessary to assist a variety of users in person and online

Qualifications:

• Master's degree Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university
• Experience with the Alma/Primo library services platform preferred
• Resource sharing experience in an academic library experience preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must reach, bend, stoop, lift
• Must sit, walk or stand
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• Can be scheduled for up to 40 hours a week
• Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload during the academic year
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity