Job Description: Provide library research assistance to faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons. In the absence of the Access Services staff, oversee circulation desk activity and supervise student workers.
General Responsibilities:
- Provide the full range of professional reference services to the University community, offering assistance and instruction in the use of online research databases, the online library catalog, and various reference resource materials, using print, electronic, and other media formats in person as well as using e-mail, phone, and online chat.
- Assist patrons as needed in the basic use of computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, etc.
- Occasionally provide library instruction sessions for patrons in research methods and general library use.
- Assist in maintaining, editing, and preparing LibGuides and other instructional materials.
- When needed, assist other library departments with tasks or projects, including access services & circulation, interlibrary loan, and technical services.
- In the absence of the Access Services staff, assist in supervising student workers and with circulation, reserves, shelving and related tasks as needed.
- Assist with library projects (such as shelf reading, inventories, catalog record enhancements), and other tasks, as needed. Assist in preparing library materials for campus events and displays.
Supervisory Responsibilities: In the absence of the Access Services staff, supervise undergraduate and graduate student workers.
Schedule: Monday 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm and alternating Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Summer hours are similar. This is a year-round position, excluding certain breaks and holidays.
Qualifications:
- Required:
- MLS degree or MLS degree candidate (a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge skills and experience are acquired may be considered). Experience working in a library, academic library experience preferred. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with conducting reference interviews and searching research databases. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic technical troubleshooting.
- Preferred:
· Some experience with library circulation systems, as well as supervisory experience.
Interested individuals are invited to apply on our website, rivier.edu/careers, and while we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those candidates who apply by July 21, 2024.
