Position: Associate Librarian-Reference Services (Information Commons)
Reports to: Director of the Library
Description:
The addition of an Information Commons in the new Public Square requires an energetic, service orientated librarian familiar with emerging technologies and their potential to enhance library services.
Responsibilities:
Reports to: Director of the Library
Description:
The addition of an Information Commons in the new Public Square requires an energetic, service orientated librarian familiar with emerging technologies and their potential to enhance library services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide reference services in the information commons for students and faculty.
- Manage all aspects of the Reference Service Desk in the Information Commons.
- Monitor and respond to questions from students through the Library “Chat” service.
- Recommend and implement new library services for the Information Commons.
- Continually evaluate new services and adopt new policies and procedures in response to the evolving needs of students.
- Manage student requests and assign study rooms in the Public Square.
- Work collaboratively with other Molloy librarians in collection development, including selection, maintenance, and de-selection of materials. Subject areas to be determined based on the strengths and interest of the individual.
- Establish an active working relationship with academic departments/divisions (to be determined) within Molloy College.
- Actively contribute information to the library web page.
- Conduct library instruction classes emphasizing critical thinking skills and the integration of print and electronic resources.
Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited library school.
- Two years of academic library experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with co-workers and a diverse group of students.
- Strong commitment to service.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Hours:
Monday –Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to humanresources@molloy.edu or mail to: Lisa Miller, Director of Human Resources Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Avenue P.O. Box 5002 Rockville Centre, NY 11571-5002 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
