Outreach and Access Services Librarian

Description

VIRGINIA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY () invites applications for the position of Outreach and Access Services Librarian with primary responsibilities for circulation management library marketing and outreach and in-person and online information literacy instruction. This position is a full-time 12-month exempt position with faculty status reporting directly to the Head Librarian of the H. C. Hofheimer II Library. An ALA-accredited Masters degree in library or information science is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Essential Duties:

• Manage circulation services and supervise student assistants.
• Lead library marketing and events.
• Serve as liaison to academic programs in one of the universitys four academic schools.
• Provide assistance including research instruction to students faculty and staff in the use of library resources.
• Participate in developing the library collection to meet the needs of the curriculum and coordinate collection development activities.

Requirements:

• MLS/MIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 1-3 years experience in library instruction and research assistance. Knowledge of WMS/WorldCat Discovery preferred.
• Demonstrated ability with student assistants.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Academic library experience is preferred.

Hofheimer Library is a highly collaborative innovative caring and inclusive environment that demands collegiality flexibility and adaptability. Librarians contribute to library-wide planning goal-setting and assessment efforts; teach technology workshops for faculty; staff outreach and orientation events on behalf of the library; and participate in collection development. The salary is competitive and the University offers an attractive benefits package.

Applicants should submit electronically (as a single PDF) a cover letter curriculum vitae and three professional references. A review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For assistance with the career site contact Tay Dukelow at Questions about the position should be addressed to Stephen G. Leist Head Librarian of Hofheimer Library at