- Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian Hickory
- Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks a candidate to serve as the
Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian. This is a full-time,
12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the Carl A. Rudisill
Library on the Hickory, N.C. campus. This is an on-campus
position.
The Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian coordinates the
selection, licensing, acquisition, and activation of electronic
resources and maintains related library systems to ensure that
students and faculty have access to the resources they need for
teaching and learning. The position also serves as the primary
librarian for graduate education outside of the health sciences
programs by providing reference, library instruction, and promotion
of library resources and services to students and faculty in those
programs. The Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian is
service-oriented and student-centered, actively promoting
excellence in library services through the proactive development
and implementation of innovative instruction and of instructional
materials and in-person and virtual reference and instruction, and
who will support faculty of graduate education programs through the
integration of library resources into the curriculum.
The Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian will:
• Support all Lenoir-Rhyne University faculty, students, and
staff as well as community members who have library privileges with
appropriate library resources and services.
• Promote excellence in library services in coordination with the
Lenoir-Rhyne Dean of University Library Services through policy
making, service, and professional development.
• Work effectively with colleagues, staff, and student employees
to advance the mission and vision of the library and the
university.
• Operate within the guidelines of applicable laws, national
library protocols, and university and library policies and
procedures
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are integral to the libraries’
commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We
are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated
experience engaging with diversity through activities such as
fostering an inclusive environment, working with students from
diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse perspectives in
library resources and services.
General Duties and Responsibilities
• Manages collection development for books, periodicals, media,
and electronic resources in coordination with other librarians
• Explores new and emerging technologies that may aid in the
promotion and delivery of library services
• Assists in maintaining the libraries' websites
• Contribute to student success by providing the necessary
breadth and depth of resources aligned with the undergraduate and
graduate curriculum.
Electronic Resources and Systems
• Coordinates ordering work for subscriptions and services,
including negotiating complex license agreements, in compliance
with university policies and state laws
• Coordinates receiving and activation work for resources in all
formats, ensuring that library systems accurately reflect holdings
and access rights so users can locate the required resources
• Provides data, analysis, and recommendations to support
selection and budgeting decisions
• Works closely with the Office of Information Technology to
support access to the library’s electronic resources
Cataloging
• Adds to, maintains and withdraws print and media materials from
library catalog as needed in conjunction with the Evening
Supervisor and Coordinator of Library Operations
• Performs copy and original cataloging as needed using the ILS,
OCLC and standard cataloging protocols such as LC, AACR2 and MARC.
Cataloging includes additions of books, media, standing orders and
gifts, as well as withdrawals and changes to location or other data
in conjunction with the Evening Supervisor and Coordinator of
Library Operations
• Continually updates and corrects Rudisill Library holdings in
OCLC union catalog
• Functions as circulation manager by maintaining the circulation
system and managing patron uploads
Research Assistance and Instruction
• Provides reference and instruction assistance in a variety of
formats to the University community and members of the general
public
• Serves as the library liaison to the Lenoir-Rhyne University’s
graduate students and faculty outside of the health sciences
providing library services including library instruction, creation
of instruction materials, in-person and virtual reference, and
supporting faculty through the integration of library resources
into the curriculum.
• Teaches library instruction sessions to undergraduate and
graduate courses utilizing high-impact educational practices in
various modalities using articulated learning outcomes with
appropriate methods of assessment
Service and Professional Development
• Pursues continuing education and professional development
activities to strengthen individual competencies, improve library
operations, or contribute to the field
• Fulfills university expectations for campus participation and
community service
Additional Duties and Tasks
• Supervises the library in the night and weekend rotation if
necessary
• Provides circulation and other general assistance as
needed
• Assists with outreach and promotion of library resources and
services
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education
• Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited
library/information science program
Experience
• Three or more years of professional library experience is
preferred but not required, preferably in an academic
environment
Other requirements (preferred unless noted)
• Knowledge of library collections and operations required;
considerable knowledge preferred.
• Experience with in-person and virtual library instruction and
the preparation, design, and maintenance of instructional
materials/tutorials in a variety of online formats
• Commitment to the continuing improvement of high-quality
services to library users
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with office productivity
software required, particularly Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated experience using effective assessment tools and
analyses
• Experience with current reference practices and technologies
and proficiency in providing reference assistance both in-person
and virtually, utilizing a wide array of online and traditional
library resources
• Familiarity with online catalogs, electronic library
collections, chat services, course-management systems, social
media, and web-authoring tools required especially LibGuides
• Knowledge of marketing and outreach and current trends in
libraries in higher education
• Knowledge of and use of ACRL's Framework for Information
Literacy for Higher Education, and of general library instruction
theory and practice
• Demonstrated teaching experience and familiarity in various
pedagogical techniques and with creating instructional and
information materials such as online tutorials, surveys, and
research guides strongly preferred; interest required.
• Experience with instructional or educational technology
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, student success
initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written,
required
• Strong problem-solving and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and
collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through
activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with
students from diverse backgrounds and/or incorporating diverse
perspectives in library resources and services.
Application Process
While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to
submit a:
• Letter of application specifically discussing how one’s
professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of
the position.
• Resume or Curriculum vitae, including the names and addresses
of three references
The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be
reviewed on the university's About page.
To ensure full review, completed applications must be submitted by
January 6, 2025, and the search will continue until the position is
filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process
should be submitted electronically to the Dean of the Lenoir-Rhyne
University Libraries, Dawn Behrend, at dawn.behrend@lr.edu .
About the Lenoir-Rhyne University Libraries
It is the vision of the Lenoir-Rhyne University Libraries are the
destination for information for our communities. In support of the
mission of the University, the Lenoir-Rhyne University Libraries
provide exceptional physical and virtual environments to engage our
communities in learning.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters
comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its
traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of
more than 40,000. The university has additional campus centers in
Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C., which include the Lutheran
Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS). Situated in the foothills of
the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive
from Charlotte, and the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan
Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university
now offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree
programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University
seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster
physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible
leadership for service worldwide. Affiliated with the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse
campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious
backgrounds. Please visit our About page to learn more about the
university.
Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment
Lenoir-Rhyne University does not discriminate based on race, color,
national origin, citizenship, religion, political affiliation, age,
marital status, sex/gender, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, pregnancy or veteran status in any educational
programs and activities, including admissions. Lenoir-Rhyne’s
policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity extends to all
aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment,
hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion,
discipline, discharge, performance evaluation, compensation and
benefits. Lenoir-Rhyne is committed to providing an environment
that promotes nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and inclusion
for faculty, staff, students, contractors, volunteers and
visitors.
Department: University Libraries
Reports to: Dean of University Library Services
Wage Class: Exempt
Hickory NC United States