Technical Services Librarian

College: Fletcher

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Act as primary system administrator for library in LOUIS consortium.
Manage the library service platform and all of its components including the online catalog and discovery interface.
Maintain library website including all of its own components such as online chat and booking software.
Assist Director of Library and Academic Support with reports by collecting usage statistics on all library services and collections. Compiles and distributes reports on the metrics/statistics for all of the library's services.
Creates and maintains digital repositories, bibliographies, lists, reports, and data sets as needed.
Assists with collection development including OER/AER development and support, including course tagging.
Manage electronic resources and electronic collections, including authentication.
Catalogs and edits bibliographic entries for libraries' online automated system using accepted library standards and procedures.
Maintain the library's inventory of devices, laptops, and other technology.
Performs full-range of circulation including library privilege activation, account holds, overdues, course reserves, and equipment maintenance.
Assists with Information Literacy Instruction and Reference Services.
Assists with student technology support.
Participates in continuing professional development.
Serve on standing and ad hoc committees.
Recommend changes to library policies and procedures to the Director of Library and Academic Support.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education: MLIS from an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science university program.

Required KSAs:  Excellent written and oral communication skills; flexible schedule, ability to travel, demonstrated ability to work productively, independently, and collaboratively.

Preferred Experience: Experience with library management software, academic libraries, and library Technical Services and cataloging. Experience with web design and awareness of UI/UX principles.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

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Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Community

The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Contact Us:

hr@fletcher.edu

(985) 448-7901