Collections and Instruction Librarian

Department/Location: Marshall Brooks Library

Organizational Relationships:  Reports to the Director of the Library; works in close collaboration with other library staff, 10-month position. 

Summary: This individual will work collaboratively as a team member to maintain excellence in library collections, services, and programs. This position will provide guidance regarding development, assessment, management, and promotion of user-centered, holistic collections to meet the current and emerging information needs of the Principia College community. They will participate in the library's delivery of research and course-related instructional services as needed. They will serve as liaison to selected academic disciplines and develop subject-focused instructional materials     . The ideal candidate will express grace, a sense of humor, a love of teaching, and a commitment to continuous professional development. 

Work Performed - Essential Duties:

• Supports technical services operations including the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of all library materials and resources in all formats (including books, serials, government documents, media, and electronic)
• Selects physical and electronic resources for library collection development group from reviewed sources and other materials
• Shares responsibility for original cataloging
• Coordinates with vendors and campus information technology to ensure continuous access to electronic resources; maintains and manages access to library resources, including library guides
• Responsible for generating statistical data, assessment of, and monitoring expenditures regarding both electronic and physical collections 
• Prepares and teaches classes, including developing a variety of instructional materials such as online tutorials, videos, and research guides
• Works in one-on-one situations to support research utilizing print and electronic formats
• Collaborates with other librarians for assessment of student learning and user experience
• Primary responsibility for the library’s discovery service, Ex Libris Primo VE and authentication network (OpenAthens)
• Manages physical library collections regarding location accuracy and stacks maintenance
•  Provides back-up for Interlibrary loan 
• Serves as an active member of the library team in the areas of outreach to individual faculty, departments, and divisions; helps to maintain excellence in current programs and facilities and participates in future planning
• Maintains professional awareness of developments in the library profession and in the area of information literacy 
• Serves as a faculty liaison to an academic division
• Participates as an active member of the Principia faculty

Special Requirements: 

• Ability to lift 30 pounds, push a loaded book cart (approx. 200 lbs.), and climb stairs
• Works occasional evening and/or weekend shifts.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Affinity and aptitude for new technologies and acquiring new knowledge and skills 
• Project Management – Monitors status of projects, thoroughly, deals with project details, holds project owners accountable, delivers clear, accurate depiction of status
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments; Inspires the trust of others
• Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Writes clearly and informatively
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities   

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required

• Student of Christian Science
• Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision, and values as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/mission 
• ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science OR equivalent education and library experience     
• Commitment to continuous improvement in instructional methodology
• Knowledge of the principles of cataloging, subject analysis, and classification (Library of Congress preferred)
• Familiarity with subscription databases (e.g. EBSCOHost, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Demonstrated teaching ability with high school, college, and/or adult learners
• Library experience and/or academic library experience
• Facility with the following software or equivalents: library management (ExLibris Alma), web development (Springshare LibGuides), and authentication (OpenAthens)

*This description includes most but not necessarily all, of the activities and responsibilities currently assigned to this position; however, other duties and responsibilities may also be included or some removed.