University of Mount Union
Head Of Access Services/Assistant Librarian I
Union College, Schenectady, NY · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- Head of Access Services/Assistant Librarian I Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time, In-Person.
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
- The Head of Access Services Librarian also participates in Research & Engagement initiatives including reference, instruction, and outreach in coordination with the Director of Research & Engagement.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, revises, manages, and documents the services, policies, and workflows of Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Stacks Management, Course Reserves, and document delivery services.
- Develops and implements services and policies for emerging access needs for research and course materials, with knowledge of copyright practices and consortia resource sharing.
- Partners with the Collection Development Librarian to develop and document workflows in support of faculty course material needs, including media digitization and course reserves.
- Collaborates with Research & Engagement Librarians to provide seamless patron support and communicates broadly with faculty about Library services and policies.
- Develops, supervises, evaluates, and hires a diverse group of library employees (4 FTE) to ensure high quality of user experience.
- Implements collection and reporting of transaction data.
- Supports the Library Service Desk Manager as a second level supervisor for one staff member and student employees.
- Collaborates with Library colleagues, individually and through cross-functional teams, to improve the discovery and access to physical and digital collections with a focus on user experience, including streamlining Alma, Primo, and Coordinated Collections partnerships and workflows.
- Customer Service and Relationship-building:
Requirements
- 1-3 years of project management and supervisory experience with a demonstrated track record of effectively leading and guiding teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Must be safety conscious and committed to promoting the value of diversity and student success.
- E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of three years of experience in academic libraries with a focus on access services and supervision, or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories, models, and best practices related to access services.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and a patron-centered approach to librarianship.
- Ability to build, and to be an effective member of, various library teams and work groups.
- The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.
Nice to have
- Experience with Integrated Library Systems (Alma preferred) and Interlibrary Loan Systems (ILLiad preferred).
- We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications.
- We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
Skills
- Access Services Department:
- For full consideration, please submit a current CV and a cover letter which addresses the qualifications of this position.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $68,000 to $70,000.
- Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
- The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Benefits
- We offer exceptional benefits including:
- Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Healthcare: Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
- Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
- Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Exchange
- Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
Company info
- We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
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