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Special Programs Librarian, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Posted October 29, 2014

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University is ranked among the best institutions of higher education in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. A Catholic Liberal Arts University located in scenic Newport, Rhode Island, Salve Regina offers challenging academic programs in a highly supportive environment and an innovative core curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation and broader perspective. The historic, 75-acre campus enrolls approximately 2,500 men and women and offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees, the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, and the Ph.D. in Humanities.

Job Description:

Basic Function

  • Develop innovative programs to enhance the role of McKillop Library as the center of the academic community at Salve Regina University. Coordinate library publications and public relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop series of programs to foster collaboration and partnerships with faculty, academic departments, administrative offices, students, and community groups
  • Work with university offices and academic departments to plan events taking place in the library
  • Coordinate the production of the library newsletter and other library publications
  • Participate in instruction and research services of the library

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as library liaison to selected academic departments and university offices; develop online resources to support these areas
  • Provide individual and group instruction to members of the university community
  • Staff the library’s information desk as assigned; provide assistance to users via live and remote reference services
  • Work on weekends and evenings as needed
  • Participate in library services provided to the Center for Adult Education in Warwick
  • Serve on university and library committees as assigned

Requirements:

  • MLA-accredited MLS degree required. Experience in reference and instruction in an academic library preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and organizing innovative library programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong commitment to public service, and ability to work with diverse users and staff required.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with the ability to work in a team environment required.

Additional Information:

  • Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including: health and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, 403B plan, tuition benefits and more.
  • Salve Regina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University actively seeks diversity among its employees.
  • This is a full-time year-round position.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply on-line providing a cover letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks are required of successful candidates.

Apply online: https://salve.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=54377

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