Academic Librarian for Off-Campus Library Services, University of Maine, Augusta, ME
Posted May 20, 2015
The University of Maine at Augusta seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time Academic Librarian for off-Campus Library Services. The Librarian will help build, develop, and effectively maintain distance library services. S/he will be responsible for identifying the needs of distance library users and providing reference assistance, as well as library support services to users. These services include in-person and virtual library instruction, interlibrary loan processing, library circulation desk coverage, creation of learning objects such as videos and interactive tutorials. The campus work location is negotiable.
Salary: the normal hiring range is mid-thirties, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers an excellent fringe-benefits package.
The successful candidate must have:
- ALA accredited M.L.S. Degree (or equivalent) and two years of relevant service in libraries or a related field
- Strong commitment to serving distance library users and willingness to advocate for their needs
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both cooperatively and independently and to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to adapt well to change and the flexibility to apply new solutions to rapidly changing expectations
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- Experience in academic libraries
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing distance library services
- College-level teaching experience in online credit courses
- Extensive computer skills, including web applications
- Demonstrated experience with instructional design
- Experience with and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright laws as they pertain to distance education
- Experience in planning social media campaigns and engaging users online
Review of applications begins immediately. Applications received after June 8 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Interested applicants should visit the University’s web site at http://www.uma.edu/
Administrative Services
Academic Librarian OCLS Search
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9410.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check.
University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. UMA is a member of the University of Maine System.
This is a notice of a position vacancy and not an authorization for any paid advertising.
15-043P; May 15, 2015
Job Description
Title: Academic Librarian for Off-Campus Library Services
Organizational Relationships:
Reports to: Director of Off-Campus Library Services
Supervises: Student employees, interns, and volunteers; number varies by semester/project
Coordinates with: Director of Off-Campus Library Services; University of Maine System Librarians, faculty, and other staff; University College Services Staff and Center Directors
Statement of the Job:
The primary purpose of this position is to help build, develop, and effectively maintain distance library services for students, staff, and faculty. This individual is responsible for identifying the needs of distance library users and providing reference assistance as well as library support services to users. These services include both in-person and virtual library instruction, interlibrary loan processing, library circulation desk coverage, creation of learning objects such as videos and interactive tutorials, and the completion of other tasks as needed or assigned by the position’s supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts instructional and informational presentations for students and faculty for in-person, online, videoconferencing, and ITV use
- Collaborates with full-time and adjunct faculty teaching at a distance to integrate information literacy into their courses and all academic curricula
- Assists the Director of OCLS in developing, organizing, and implementing collaborative efforts with other UMS librarians in the delivery of services to their students needing library support at a distance
- Develops educational learning objects such as LibGuides, videos, classroom activities, and interactive online tutorials
- Provides library access support to UC and UMS students at a distance and supports the unique access needs for multi-campus students
- Assists students with complex use of online databases via remote access
- Provides reference assistance by technological means including: phone, chat, text message, e-mail, as well as in-person
- Researches library related issues, problems, and technologies, summarizes findings and collaborates with librarians to recommend preferred action including policy changes
- Troubleshoots student access problems and recommends changes to UMS IT, and Maine InfoNet staff, as required, to improve services
- Plans and conducts pre-service and in-service training for UC Center personnel and distance education
- Maintains the content for OCLS webpages using appropriate web authoring tools and monitors information related to OCLS on other UMS webpages
- Maintains cumulative and current bibliographic, circulation, financial, and statistical records and prepares reports as needed
- In collaboration with the Director of OCLS and the Library’s budget manager, oversees budget and manages expenditures related to copyright clearance and interlibrary loans
- Creates, produces, supplies, and maintains marketing materials for OCLS outreach services and library cards for UMS distance students, staff, and facultyPosts to social media accounts and engages users, when possible, to create a social media presence for OCLS
- Represents OCLS at UMS circulation heads and other UMS system committees
- Manages interlibrary loan functions, recommends process and policy changes, as needed, and makes corrections or adjustments to the system and operations
Nonessential Duties:
- Attends state and national meetings directly related to the OCLS program goals and objectives and participates in other professional development activities
- Maintains professional contacts with other national distance education library support programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent presentation and instruction skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and interpret policies and complex procedures
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities consecutively and sequentially and able to meet quality standards for accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness
- Ability to use and explain a wide variety of library-related software applications including the library management system, interlibrary loan systems, complex databases, chat/email “Ask-a-Librarian” software, and Microsoft Office Suite resources
- Ability to develop learning objects in content management system software
- Possesses working knowledge of copyright law pertaining to public institutions of higher education
- Possesses an attitude that fosters a respectful, professional, non-threatening workplace environment
- Ability to be a successful team player
- Possesses a customer services orientation
- Possesses a strong capacity for self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Willingness and ability to travel and provide own transportation for use, as necessary
Qualifications:
Required:
- ALA accredited M.L.S. Degree (or equivalent) and two years of relevant service in libraries or a related field
- Strong commitment to serving distance library users and willingness to advocate for their needs
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both cooperatively and independently and to maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to adapt well to change and the flexibility to apply new solutions to rapidly changing expectations
Preferred:
- Experience in academic libraries
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing distance library services
- College-level teaching experience in online credit courses
- Extensive computer skills, including web applications
- Demonstrated experience with instructional design
- Experience with and knowledge of intellectual property and copyright laws as they pertain to distance education
- Experience in planning social media campaigns and engaging users online