Assistant Librarian
- Employer
- Florida Polytechnic University
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 20, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
SUMMARY
This position supports both library and research services for the
campus. Working with the FL Poly Collections Advisory Committee,
Department Chairpersons and Faculty, this position configures and
delivers library services for the University. The Assistant
Librarian provides guidance for, and in some cases delivery of
library programming, manages library access services including
usage of access tools, provides guidance on literature searches for
faculty and students, and facilitates individual performance of
literature searches and use of bibliographic tools for the campus.
The Assistant Librarian focuses on research collaboration with
Florida Poly students and faculty, with an emphasis on access
services and high-impact research.
- Supports the University Library in all library services
including:
- Library user experience
- Back-end support of library systems
- Research support for faculty and staff
- Access services, including resource discovery and resource management
- Reference
- Course reserves
- Other duties as assigned
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of how to implement and update library tools ranging from databases to integrated library system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated success in engaging with colleagues across the university and beyond in a collaborative and constructive fashion
- Familiarity with trends in systematic reviews, applicable tools for systematic reviews, research impact software and tools
- Ability to provide direction regarding the use of library sources in support of coursework and research proposals and programs
- Proven personal initiative, problem-solving skills and customer service etiquette
- Disposition and proven work ethic to handle busy work cycles that might include evenings and weekends
- Willingness to work at multiple locations
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program required.
- Strong teaching and technical skills.
- Proven experience in development of supplemental instructional materials.
- Proven experience working with research projects or grant funding projects.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04
- This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.
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