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Instruction & Access Services Librarian, Moore College of Art and Design- Philadelphia, PA

Status: Exempt
Position: Instruction & Access Services Librarian
Reports to: Library Director
Purpose: Provide reference and circulation assistance to students, faculty and staff. Maintain patron accounts and oversee billing. Assist with cataloging, instruction, archives and outreach.

Requirements:

·         Master’s degree in library science and/or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

·         1-2 years of library experience in an academic institution. At least one year’s experience developing and providing instruction, training and/or reference services.

·         Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, and teaching skills.

·         Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to set and keep deadlines.

·         Familiarity with MarcEdit, OCLC Connexion, Millennium, Worldcat, and LibGuides.

·         Knowledge of the (ACRL ) Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education.

·         Knowledge of professional standards in resource description.

 

Preferred:

·         Supervisory experience.

·         Undergraduate degree in visual art, design, or art history.

 

Schedule:
8 AM – 4 PM Monday – Friday during the regular semester. Some evenings and Saturdays as needed for instruction requests and special events, to be scheduled in advance.

Responsibilities:
Instruction & Outreach

·         Provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.

·         Collaborate with Library Director in developing and leading information literacy (IL) classes.

·         Develop guides, handouts, and other resources on IL and library resources.

·         Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate IL competencies into instruction sessions, assignments, and course content.

·         Train graduate assistants in providing reference assistance.

·         Contribute to library social media, lead/participate in library events, and assist with website maintenance.

 

Circulation

·         Contribute to work study student supervision & training; communicate any issues to the Circulation Supervisor.

·         Respond to or appropriately forward phone inquiries and emails.

·         Assist patrons in the use of computers, scanners, printers, and the Library Instruction Lab.

·         Oversee interlibrary loan services.

 

Acquisitions & Cataloging

·         Conduct copy cataloging of new materials.

·         Assist with collection evaluation, deaccessioning, and record maintenance projects.

·         Make resource acquisition recommendations and assist with orders.

·         Assist in processing and maintenance of physical and digital theses collection.

 

Archives

·         Respond to, or forward to Library Director, internal and external archive requests.

·         Responsible for filing and shelving materials in the Archives.

·         Collect historically relevant publications from across the college and process for the Archives.

 

Other

·         Maintain current knowledge of the research, trends, and best practices in all aspects of the position.

·         Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Library Director.

 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Ability to occasionally move boxes up to 20 pounds, books, heavy book trucks or similar items.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. These are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as so classified.

To Apply:
Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: Moore College of Art and Design; 20th Street and The Parkway; Attn: Director of Human Resources; Philadelphia, PA  19103 fax: 215.568.1773, email: [log in to unmask].

The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices.  Retaliation is also prohibited. 

To read our full compliance statement please visit: http://moore.edu/about-moore/non-discrimination-504-titleix