Access Services Librarian - Faculty

Northwest Nazarene University College of Business; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Nazarene University College of Business is seeking a Library Faculty to coordinate collection management, provide instruction, and facilitate liaison responsibilities. The ideal candidate must have an ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent and be skilled in teamwork, communication, and organizational abilities. Experience in an academic library is highly desired. The position is based in Nampa, Idaho, offering an opportunity to improve library delivery and educational assistance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess an ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in an academic library is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate collection management operations including cataloging and processing.
• Provide library instruction in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Serve scheduled hours at the Research Help Desk.
• Promote library resources and services for all users.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent

Tools

Integrated library systems

Springshare suite of online products

OPALS

Job description

Responsibilities

Each library faculty position includes three major areas: functional responsibilities, research and instruction responsibilities, and liaison responsibilities.

Functional Responsibilities

• Coordinating aspects of collection management operations including cataloging and processing of all collections (monographs including eBooks, periodicals, media & government documents)
• Collaborating with other library faculty on selection & maintenance of digital resources, including troubleshooting access issues utilizing vendor admin and authentication platforms
• Supervising Collection Management staff
• Overseeing the integrated library system (OPALS)
• Coordinating all aspects of interlibrary loan services
• Managing the online NNU Institutional Repository
• Ensuring that the library adheres to all regulations of the Federal Depository Library Program
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Research & Instruction Responsibilities

• Serving regularly scheduled hours at the Research Help Desk including some evening and “on-call” hours
• Providing general research assistance through scheduled consultations, phone, email, chat, and onsite referrals
• Providing library instruction in both face-to-face and online environments for assigned academic departments/programs
• Developing online instructional guides in collaboration with the Instruction and Research Services Librarian

Liaison Responsibilities

• Collection management for assigned academic departments/programs
• Working collaboratively with faculty to develop appropriate information literacy/learning activities
• Promoting library resources and services for all users
• Creatively engaging with the Learning Commons partners to enhance services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with faculty in a variety of disciplines
• Evidence of leadership in collaborative activities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond efficiently to changing needs and priorities
• Awareness of developing technologies and tools appropriate for library applications
• Familiarity with integrated library systems

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library
• Teaching experience at the college/university level
• Strong customer service background
• Experience using the Springshare suite of online products
• Experience and familiarity with OPALS
• Experience in a learning commons environment

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)