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Access Services/Reference Librarian/Assistant Professor, Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI

Posted September 4, 2015

LOCATION: Library/Warwick Campus

SALARY: Commensurate with education and responsibility

SCHEDULE: 35 hours per week; Monday – Friday, Normally 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. 12-Month Calendar Position/Faculty Tenure-Track Assignment

BASIC FUNCTION: The Access Services Librarian is responsible for managing all aspects of the Circulation area of the Library including reserve functions, stack maintenance, student help and interlibrary loan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages all Circulation functions, including:
    • Oversight and maintenance of the automated circulation system o Maintenance of Reserves collection
    • Oversight of intra-network lending
    • Oversight of opening and closing procedures
  • Hires, trains and supervises paraprofessional Circulation Desk staff and student workers and oversees time-keeping, scheduling, budget and task management
  • Responsible for library stack maintenance, including inventory and discarding of library materials
  • Oversees printer functions in library
  • Coordinates Interlibrary loan and document delivery services
  • Provides general information, research and reference services. Duties include:
    • Assists patrons at the reference desk
    • Instructs patrons on the use of all types of information resources, including print, internet and other electronic resources
    • Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the print and electronic collections, library policies and other related college policies (e.g., computer use, print policies, etc.)
    • Provides research assistance on an appointment basis
  • Participates in library instruction, as needed
  • Participates in planning, testing, and implementation of library systems and technology applications
  • Troubleshoots technical issues; works with colleagues, consortium staff, and Information Technology staff to resolve problems Assists with the on-going design of the library website
  • Serves as liaison to academic departments
  • Fosters and maintains cooperation and open communications with other campus libraries and other college departments
  • Participates in departmental, institutional and consortial committees
  • Participates in short and long term library planning, including operational/budget planning
  • Participates in the planning, development and implementation of library policies and procedures
  • Provides statistical reports and reports for their areas of responsibility
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s Degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited institution required
  • At least three (3) years’ professional library experience required; academic library preferred
  • Reference experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required
  • At least three (3) years’ experience with standard LIS system required; Innovative Interfaces, Inc. preferred
  • Knowledge of electronic information resources, including web-based resources and electronic databases required
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Experience in library instruction preferred

APPLICATION PERIOD: AUGUST 26, 2015 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 (This date includes a five-day grace period. Applications will not be accepted after 9/16/15 11:59pm EST).

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application located at https://jobs.ccri.edu and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date. Please include information of three references within the application. Reference letters may be requested if you become a finalist. Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Diversity Employer.

Any individual with a disability who requires assistance in the application process should contact CCRI at (401) 825-2311 prior to the close of the application period. TTY: (401) 825-2313.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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