Librarian, Daniel Webster College, Nashua NH
Posted June 18, 2014
Since our founding in 1965, Daniel Webster College (“DWC”) has established itself as an innovative center of higher learning. DWC maintains an active enrollment of approximately 1,000 students in varying Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in the following schools: Arts and Sciences; Aviation Sciences; Business, Management and Professional Studies; Engineering and Computer Sciences. Our programs employ traditional, applied and adult-learning teaching styles and are delivered through traditional, accelerated and distance methodologies in a learner-centered environment of mutual respect.
We are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue opportunities in the fields of aviation, information technology, business and engineering.
In our pursuit of excellence, our employees are our greatest asset. DWC is a reflection of the spirit of our college community and every employee plays an invaluable role in the achievement of our mission.
Ensures the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is established as and remains an integral part of the campus. Develops, coordinates and delivers user training courses/materials as well as prepares and distributes user documentation and aids.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
•Designs, implements and maintains strategic plans for the LRC library collections.
•In collaboration with campus faculty, selects books and other media needed for the LRC. Coordinates LRC materials with course curriculum.
•Assists students with questions regarding the LRC or course materials.
•Designs and delivers database tutorials and instruction materials for users and assists them in search strategies and advanced information needs.
•Assists Instructors with retention efforts by providing information on resources and techniques to enhance study skills, library research skills, etc. Maintains records of LRC usage to correlate students’ progress with their course work.
•Offers formal and informal instruction sessions on how to conduct research using library resources. Serves as an embedded librarian in multiple sections of freshman English.
•Provides reference service to the campus community during assigned desk hours and via email.
•Negotiates library agreements by complying with state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
•Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, ethical practices and the guidelines of government and accrediting organizations.
Requirements & Additional Information:
Requirements
•Master’s degree required in Library Science from and ALA accredited library school.
•At least two years’ experience working in a library environment.
•Efficiently and effectively utilize a personal computer and related software including Microsoft Office, departmental specific software and the Internet.
•Able to interact with employees, students and outside contacts of all levels.
•Proven educational or administrative experience in solving problems for individuals or teams. Experience with analyzing and identifying the strengths and weaknesses of options and exercise critical thinking, problem solving, and judgment skills.
•Proven track record of handling and organizing multiple items with timely completions.
•Proven record of multi-tasking and ability to handle a high pressure environment with timeline pressures.
•Past history of developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
•Applicants must be available to work a variable work schedule that will include evenings and weekends .
Daniel Webster College is committed to offering our employees a benefits package that will allow them to find a balance between their professional and personal lives as well as the opportunity for career development.
Application Procedure:
Apply at https://careers-dwc.icims.com/