Interlibrary Loan and Instruction Librarian

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Position Information
Position Title
Interlibrary Loan and Instruction Librarian
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: This position reports to the Director of Public Services. The Interlibrary Loan Librarian manages and coordinates the system-wide Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service for the University of Tulsa's McFarlin Library and coordinates the activities of the ILL department. This position works with and trains ILL staff in the functions of borrowing and lending library materials, utilizing various software, systems, and Interlibrary Loan processes, including following copyright laws, to ensure the successful processing of materials. This position also helps to remedy any issues which may occur with other libraries or customer issues relating to Interlibrary Loan activities, while delivering exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers. In addition, the Interlibrary Loan Librarian also teaches library instruction sessions as needed and provides reference and research assistance.

• Perform all ILL tasks, both borrowing and lending
• Responsible for oversight, prioritization and directing the daily workflow of the Interlibrary Loan department
• Serves as a liaison/contact person to various ILL programs and functions, including ILLiad (with planned migration to Tipasa in Spring 2024), RapidILL, OCLC WorldShare ILL program, and the Library of Congress
• Monitor and ensure copyright compliance and ensuring payment for copyright usage
• Generates, maintains, monitors, and analyzes a variety of statistical reports which relate to ILL activities and other areas of responsibility
• Teach library and information literacy instruction across a range of disciplines
• Provide outstanding customer service to faculty, staff, and students
• Conduct library tours, orientations, and special activities
• Provide reference service to patrons
• Create and modify LibGuides to meet the educational needs of the university
• Compile and maintain extensive and accurate data for library and university reporting
• Participate in campus-wide and/or library committees and activities to promote library engagement with the university community.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population to provide excellent instruction opportunities

Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required:

• Master's degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience providing reference services
• Two (2) years of prior library experience
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a team environment as well as independently on assigned tasks
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of ILLIAD (or Tipasa), Microsoft Office Suite, and Sierra (or WMS).
• Ability to assist with the supervision and training of other departmental employees.
• Desire for continued learning opportunities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 10-15 lbs. of materials above your head.
• Must be able to climb and work while on a ladder.
• Must be able to push heavy book trucks and place books on shelves in a repetitive motion.
• Position will require long periods of standing or sitting, depending on the task.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S644P
Open Date
11/16/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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