DUTIES AND TASKS:
Catalogs and maintains a variety of library materials, including print serials, eBooks, and e-serials records as needed; updates bibliographic records; receives donations and works with the other library faculty to determine disposition.
Maintains currency and ensures accuracy of print and e-resource collections using OCLC Knowledgebase, OCLC WMS, EBSCO subscription services, along with other vendors and systems.
Keeps up-to-date, accurate and detailed records concerning serial subscriptions, A-Z resources, catalog record issues, and print subscriptions.
Coordinates access to e-resources with Learning Design and promotes e-resources to faculty, students, and staff
Maintains the KnowledgeBase and the library’s catalog (OCLC WMS), contributing expertise in this area to maintain accurate records and collections, updating print, e-resources, and serial title lists in the catalog as they occur.
Creates and maintains quarterly and annual reports for Technical Services, including collection management, collection development, new titles, inventory, cataloging, collection development, ebook usage statistics, LibGuides usage, and more.
Provides insight on Collection Development best practices to faculty, staff and the Library Committee
Embedded in 5-10 classes per term as part of the embedded team
Provides non-traditional and traditional reference services for students and faculty to support the mission of the University by assisting students in improving their research and writing skills
Teaches library instruction sessions -in person and via the web or other technologies.
Assists students in person and online in improving their research skills via Zoom, as partner in the embedded librarian project and other means
Directs, trains, and supervises 1-3 detail oriented FWS student workers, who assist with collections processing of donations, basic copy cataloging, serials, receiving, processing and checking in items, tracking use, reporting missing and damaged print serials, etc., and assisting with checking e-serials records for currency, and trains and assists student workers when repairing materials.
Directs, trains, and supervises Graduate student employees or undergraduate student employees in preparing new library materials for Cannon Memorial Library collections, including monitoring output quality, that includes affixing barcode, property stamp, security tag(s), and spine labels, book jackets.
Directs, trains and at times supervises circulation area, to ensure best practices in stacks maintenance, circulation practices, inventory management, and donations processing.
Collaborates with part time librarian/adjunct librarian on projects in Technical Services as the lead librarian.
Maintain monthly statistics of bibliographic records updated or added, provide report to the University Librarian
Notify faculty of availability of items they have requested, or which fall within specific programs
Manage standing orders as needed
Supervise and coordinate Inventory, loss prevention, and collection shifts, etc.
Works closely with other librarians to actively support collection assessment and execute collection development decisions guided by the library’s Collection Development Policies, and in consultation with the library administrator.
Uphold service, system standards, and best practices to ensure high quality access to electronic resources and ease of discovery of library collections and resources in all formats
Develops and maintains academic relationships with students and faculty in person and using University online platforms to encourage academic and professional growth, and use of the library.
Exhibits expertise in how best to provide reliable seamless access to all patrons (including ADA) in our diverse and evolving discovery landscape, which includes library management systems,
knowledge bases, discovery systems, central authentication services, and access options which support diverse and growing e-collections. Works with the Library Technology Specialist, faculty librarians, and the University Librarian to support the mission, vision and values of the University and Library.
Creates and maintains some YouTube videos for the library under the direction of the University Librarian
A Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday schedule is anticipated. One weekend shift and some evenings may be required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited program, at least one year of cataloging experience and knowledgebase management, as well as some teaching experience.
Knowledge of best practices in cataloging, print and e-collection access and maintenance
Creating and maintaining course-related LibGuides to make them accessible and visible.
Expertise in e-resource collection management practices and discovery systems
Some experience with major Integrated Library Systems or other automated systems
Understanding of reference, research, or liaison services in an academic or research library environment.
One-to-three years’ experience training, evaluating, and managing workflows, content, and teams
Knowledge of best practices in one-shot library instruction
Knowledge of best practices in marketing the library to increase user engagement
Understanding of soft-skills to assist students improve their research
Skills:
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
Excellent Metadata, collection support, cataloging skills
In-depth familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
Good communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong aptitude and ability to work with large datasets and numbers
Excellent computer skills in basic applications and online searching
Effective and engaging instruction and presentation skills.
Strong written and oral communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Computer application skills using OCLC WMS, Microsoft Office, LibAnswers, and other library-related software
Abilities:
Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential. Must be service-oriented, energetic, collegial, and self-motivated
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work flexibly, creatively, and collaboratively with others in a changing, lean, and fast-paced environment with a diverse population.
Proactive and interested in outreach efforts for information literacy and integrating Information Literacy into the curriculum.
Ability to integrate new ideas and services as needed into current library systems to benefit a geographically dispersed and diverse student and faculty population
Ability to learn new software quickly, including use of AI for library-related functions.
Adventurous enough to expand or shift range of responsibilities to meet evolving university library needs.
Ability to effectively use the reference interview to assist students at all locations.
Special Instructions
Required Documents
In addition to a resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process:
Why Work at Saint Leo?
What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!
We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).
*Eligibility based on meeting required service period