Purpose:

This position is charged with providing information services for users of the William S. Smith Library. Employee is responsible for provision and oversight of reference/research transactions and bibliographic/electronic information instruction as well as assisting with assessing, developing, and maintaining the collection. Position requires some flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, as needed. The Information Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

Provide reference/research assistance.
Provide information literacy and bibliographic instruction through individual on-site, group classroom, and distance delivery interaction.
Create reference/research, bibliographic, and information literacy instructional materials.
Acquire knowledge in new reference tools.
Assist with planning and conducting library orientation programs.
Assist in planning, coordinating, conducting, and providing oversight for collection assessment, collection development, and collection maintenance activities to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community users.
Attend professional meetings and training workshops as required to maintain awareness of current trends in library automation and information technology.
Perform other duties, as assigned, that advance the mission of the Library.

Exceptional Functions

Position requires some flexible work hours, including occasional nights and weekends, as needed. The Information Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of print and electronic information reference resources and search strategies.
Demonstrated aptitude for bibliographic/electronic instruction.
Detail-oriented nature with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and supervisory skills as well as proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic service-oriented personality with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, students, faculty, and community users.
Experience with automated library systems (preferably Voyager), electronic databases, Internet, and Windows and other Microsoft applications.
Ability to lift and carry files and materials.

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an information related field, is required. MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA accredited institution or Georgia BOR-approved library school and academic library experience, particularly in reference services, is desirable.

Supervision:

The Information Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.