Systems Librarian, Alumni Library, Bard College at Simon’s Rock, MA
Posted December 8, 2021
Description:
Bard College at Simon’s Rock’s Alumni Library seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join a team-oriented liberal arts library staff as our Systems Librarian. The successful candidate will bring an innovative mindset, strong interest in open resources and systems, and commitment to critical engagement around equity and inclusion in librarianship and allied fields. Patron services and library instruction in support of the curriculum are a significant component of this position and this librarian will also participate in other aspects of library operations as necessary.
Bard College at Simon’s Rock and Bard Academy are equal opportunity employers and we encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and socioeconomic levels as the values of equity and inclusion are core to our institutional mission. AA/EOE. The anticipated start date for this position is Feb. 1, 2022.
Specific tasks include:
- Administering and supporting existing library systems.
- Identifying, deploying, and managing new technologies to enhance library services, with an emphasis on open source solutions.
- Ensuring access to and technical support for the library’s electronic resources and systems.
- Overseeing the Library’s web presence.
- Teaching in the Library’s Information Studies curriculum.
- Providing expertise regarding emerging trends, resources, practices and standards in emerging library hardware and software solutions, data management, and access and discovery to enhance library services.
Expected education and skills include:
- An MLS or relevant education and experience is expected. Recent MLS candidates and current graduate students are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency with library technologies and capacity to acquire fluency in new applications
- with ease.
- Experience working with students and faculty in a liberal arts college setting.
- Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
- Strong commitment to instruction and student services.
- Effective communications skills in person, in writing, and online.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and students.
How to Apply:
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. This is an in person/on campus, full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Please send a cover letter that highlights relevant skills and experience and a resume to Brian Mikesell, Library Director, at [email protected] with “Systems Librarian” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. No phone calls please.