Electronic Resources & Reference Librarian at Marymount Manhattan College

Electronic Resources & Reference Librarian

The Electronic Resources and Reference Librarian oversees the development, marketing, and assessment of the Library’s collection of electronic resources and its website. The librarian will also provide research assistance to students and faculty.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains electronic resources including databases, e-books and e-journals.
• OpenURL management to ensure off-site access.
• Troubleshoots technical issues with electronic resources
• Handles both print and electronic Interlibrary Loans
• Compiles cost and usage statistics about electronic resources for annual surveys and for use in collection assessment
• Promotes electronic resources and coordinates outreach programs for students and faculty
• Troubleshoot issues with the library networked system and printers
• Participate in Collection development for the library and campus wide community.
• Serves as a research liaison, including reference, and in-class instruction.
• Assist students and faculty with use of the college’s LMS, Brightspace
• Helps in Media Center as needed
• Participates on various library committees as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a Master of Library Sciences (MLS)
• Minimum one to three years’ library experience, preferably in an academic library

Other Requirements:

• Experience with Integrated Library Systems;
  Koha preferred
• Experience with LMS, Brightspace preferred
• Experience with Federated Search Engines, ERM, and OpenURL, Summon Proquest preferred
• Strong commitment to customer care and the highest standards of service provision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to partner with diverse populations
• Experience with networked printers
• Strong PC and Mac skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong social skills to provide leadership in a busy environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Position reports on-site to campus

Marymount Manhattan College is an equal opportunity employer.