Access Services Librarian/Instructor

Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine month, professional-track, Access Services Librarian/Instructor

Reporting to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the University Library, the Access Services Librarian oversees the Access Services department at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library including Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Course Reserves, and Stacks Maintenance. The librarian has a high degree of fluency in multiple library and administrative technologies, such as Alma, Rapido, and others. Setting the tone for excellent public services at Hannon Library to students, faculty, staff, and community members, the librarian leads by example and ensures the effective functioning of the Access Services team by supervising three classified staff members. This position reports directly to the University Librarian and is a professional-track (non-tenure) faculty position. The librarian will be expected to participate in service for the library, university, and/or region.

Librarians play an important role in making students feel at home and also helping them move toward the successful completion of their studies. As the leader of the Access Services department, the librarian in this role also works with campus stakeholders, library faculty and staff, and administration to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion at Hannon Library. We aspire to a positive and inclusive climate and culture. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or members of other marginalized communities.

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Ashland International Film Festival, and the Britt Music Festival. The region is noted for its unparalleled biodiversity and the university lies in close proximity to the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The Rogue Valley is renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and biking.

Minimum Qualifications

* Initial appointment at the rank of Instructor requires an ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science

* Applicants should have at least one year of professional experience working in a library, preferably in an academic or research library.

* Proficiency with the circulation module of a shared ILS, preferably Ex Libris Alma, and other library-related software and technologies.

* Experience solving complex circulation problems.

* Strong public service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, students, staff, and the public.

* Experience supervising staff.

* Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and work effectively and creatively both independently and in a collaborative and collegial environment.

* Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.

* Commitment to professional growth and development in librarianship.

* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience as an administrator in Alma, particularly in the fulfillment module.

* Experience with Alma Analytics.

* Experience providing quality reference/information services.

* Experience applying quantitative and qualitative assessment methods to the improvement of library services.

We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The anticipated start date is January 6, 2025. The position is open until filled with a priority deadline of October 4, 2024. For more information and to apply, please see Career Opportunities at SOU.