Access Services Librarian, Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA

Posted March 1, 2016

Become part of a vibrant community of world-class professionals transforming the lives of a motivated and diverse student population.  A pioneer in innovative academic programs since 1897 Bay Path University is seeking candidates for the positon of Access Services Librarian.

 The Access Service Librarian provides energetic, innovative, and user-focused leadership of the Hatch Library circulation, reserves, and interlibrary loan services; trains and supervises the work of library student assistants; and collaborates with other Hatch librarians in delivering reference and instruction services, including collection development.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee daily operation of Hatch circulation desk, including administration of Bay Path procedures and WMS software.
• Manage Hatch print reserve services, including maintaining currency of reserve collection and procedures. 
• Work with Electronic Resources and Reference/Instruction Librarian to develop and maintain electronic reserves collection and procedures.
• Oversee daily delivery of interlibrary loan (ILL) services to Bay Path students at all levels, faculty, and staff.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise the work of library student assistants and maintain regular contact with the Financial Aid Office, which manages BPU’s work-study program.
• Supervise other Hatch staff providing access services as assigned.
• Share reference desk coverage with other Hatch librarians, including in-person, phone, and email reference service.
• Perform information literacy instruction and support in on-ground and online classroom environments in collaboration with other Hatch librarians.
• Share collection development responsibilities with other Hatch librarians.
• Help maintain the Hatch Library web site in collaboration with other librarians.
• Participate in digital initiatives, including social media, archives, and institutional repository services, with other Hatch librarians.
• Share faculty departmental liaison responsibilities with other Hatch librarians.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Library and Information Services.
• Attend trainings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Related experience in an academic library.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in access services in academic libraries.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of established information literacy standards for academic libraries, including the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.
• Successful supervisory and leadership experience, with demonstrated commitment to mentoring, training, and staff development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, and students.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Experience with WMS and OCLC interlibrary loan software preferred.
• Ability to follow University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter outlining salary requirements, resume, and contact information for four professional references.  All applications should be sent electronically in MS Word format to [email protected]. 

An equal opportunity employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.