Part-Time Reference Librarian, Niagara University

Part-Time Reference Librarian, Niagara University

Job Location:

Lewiston, NYSalary Range or Hourly Rate:

$20.00/hourJob Description:

JOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, the part-time Reference Librarian provides reference, circulation, and Library assistance to patrons and acts as the building and student staff supervisor during evening and weekend shifts.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProvides exemplary customer service in-person at the primary building service point and online.Provides reference assistance requiring significant knowledge of Library services, holdings, online databases, and equipment.Meets with patrons for in-depth research consultations.Performs Circulation Desk duties.Provides oversight of the Library during evening and weekend hours, including opening and closing the building, reporting maintenance and security issues, handling emergencies, and ensuring orderliness.Helps patrons use printers and equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems.Supervises and trains student aides.Processes interlibrary loan requests as needed.Assists with collection maintenance projects.Participates in the User Education Program.Performs other duties as assigned, including assessment projects, creating displays, outreach events, and creating research guides.This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job duties. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:% of Time60%: Provides customer, reference, and circulation services.30%: Completes projects and assignments.10%: Supervises student aides and monitors building operations.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to work late nights and weekends; adjustments to a regular schedule may be required during the semester.Knowledge of print and electronic reference resources.Effective communication skills.Positive attitude and ability to work cooperatively as a team member, prioritizing customer service.Proactive in seeking out patrons to help in all areas of the Library.Experience in an automated library environment with strong database searching skills.Demonstrated skill with current Library and educational technologies, and experience with software and hardware used in academic libraries.Strong organizational and supervisory skills.Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community clientele.ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:Able to remain in a stationary position about 50% of the time and move around the building the other 50%.Able to operate a computer and other office machinery.Able to shelve books weighing up to 3 pounds and occasionally move a book cart weighing up to 50 pounds.The ergonomic requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.QUALIFICATION STANDARDSMaster's Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association.Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, be sure to check out all of the NU Facts.Job URL

https://niagara.applicantpro.com/jobs/3312189Posting Start Date:

Thursday, April 11, 2024Posting End Date:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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