Reference/Collection Development Librarian

Mississippi Valley State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in the United States seeks a Reference Librarian to provide research assistance and lead initiatives in library services. The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited MLIS degree, experience in reference services, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include participation in collection development and collaboration with library departments to enhance student and faculty support. Preferred qualifications include experience in academic libraries and familiarity with specific library tools such as Sirsidynix Symphony.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing reference services required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and set reasonable goals essential.
• Knowledge of current trends in information literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research assistance in library resources.
• Participate in collection development and enhance library services.
• Collaborate with library departments on essential activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Goal setting and task management

Knowledge of electronic databases

Education

ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLIS)

Earned subject master’s degree

Tools

Sirsidynix Symphony ILS

Springshare products

Job description

Job Description

The Reference Librarian is responsible to the Assistant Director and/or the Director of the Library for the provision of reference/research assistance in the use of the library’s print and electronic resources. The Reference Librarian is responsible for participation in collection development, exercising leadership in issues related to the acquisition and licensing of electronic resources, providing general reference and research services, collaborating with other library departments in library activities essential to Public Services, participating in library assessment, serving as appointed on University committees, participating in library instruction via the library’s User Access Education Program, promoting the reference department via the development of creative libguides, working in a team with other members of the library staff to provide quality and effective services for the students and faculty of MVSU, participating in professional development activities, maintaining awareness of changes that may occur in the department, having the ability to adapt to change in a complex environment, and contributing to team effort by assuming additional duties and responsibilities when necessary, and other duties assigned by the Assistant Director\Head of Public Services, the Director of the Library or the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Required Qualifications

• ALA‑accredited Master of Library Science (MLIS) degree
• Experience in reference services
• Demonstrated ability to establish goals, set reasonable periods for accomplishing tasks and effectively meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of electronic database usage and current trends in information literacy
• An academic background, library experience, and/or earned subject master’s degree in addition to MLS/MLIS

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in an academic library
• Experience with Sirsidynix Symphony ILS
• Experience with Springshare products