Collections and Reference Librarian

• Position Type: Staff

Remote: No

Visa Sponsorship Eligible: No

Hybrid Role: No

Overview

The Collections and Reference Librarian will join a small team of librarians, paralibrarians, and faculty Director to help cultivate the Clarkson Library's digital and print collections, generate data-driven strategies for maximizing access to information within a budget-constrained environment, and serve as a point-of-contact for managing the reference desk. The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in collection assessment, a willingness to liaise with the larger community, and a love for literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in developing and maintaining digital and print collections. Perform data-driven assessments based on usage statistics to recommend the addition, reconfiguration, or elimination of subscriptions. Continually analyze current holdings and creatively consider alternative purchasing options/products/packages and provide this information to the Director.
• Regularly review our webpage and content management systems to ensure that our displayed holdings align with our licenses and are accessible to the community.
• Promote library holdings throughout the University to maximize usage.
• Assist teachers/researchers/students in special projects by answering questions and supporting research when needed.
• Develop and implement an information literacy resources and other educational opportunities to further informational literacy, and make them available to the University community.
• Assist in managing the interlibrary loan system.
• Monitor and recommend responses to trends in the collection development and electronic resource management landscape. Regularly report on such trends to the Director and offer strategies that leverage such changes to Clarkson's benefit.
• Identify and pursue state, federal, and foundation-sponsored grants to bring new money into the library.
• Manage the cataloguing of new acquisitions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an ALA accredited library or information science program (typically, an MLS).

**Preferred Experience.**One to three years of experience in library operations, preferably in an academic or research institution.

• Background in writing reports that would form a basis for generating grant writing.
• Experience with Worldshare and OCLC.
• Experience with Interlibrary Loan.Essential Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with library staff, faculty, students, and other members of the Clarkson community, other institutions, local communities and vendors
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to work with the public
• Good time management and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, to problem solve, and suggest and implement solutions
• Resourcefulness and strong organizational skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work without supervision
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to make data-driven decisions with respect to maximizing the value of library holdings.
• Knowledge of how to find, use, and interpret usage and turnaway statistics.
• Understanding of how circulation and library content management systems function.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records