Instruction & Access Services Librarian

Status:                 Exempt

Position:              Instruction & Access Services Librarian

Reports to:         Library Director

About Moore:   Moore College of Art & Design is a historically all-women's undergraduate college that has evolved to admit nonbinary and trans undergraduates, as well as co-educational continuing education and graduate students. Founded during the original industrial revolution to advance women in new fields, under principles of inclusivity and opportunity, our mission is more relevant than ever, as technology, sustainability, and diverse cultures drive and influence new and existing industries.  We strive to create a community of employees and faculty that mirrors our student body and offers a range of academic perspectives in their fields.  ​We welcome candidates who value diversity and support the inclusive culture we seek to nurture at Moore. The world needs Moore. For more information, visit moore.edu and follow us on social media @moorecollegeart.

Benefits: Moore College of Art & Design offers a time off package consisting of 41 days paid throughout the year for holidays, winter break, vacation and personal days. In addition, we provide 2 weeks of sick time and offer a great benefit package including health, dental, and a 403b plan with an immediate match and 100% vesting. 

Purpose:  Lead the library’s instruction program.  Provide reference and circulation assistance to students, faculty and staff. Assist with outreach, collection management, and cataloging.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in library science and/or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• 1-2 years of library experience in an academic institution. At least one year’s experience developing and providing instruction, training and/or reference services.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to set and keep deadlines.
• Knowledge of the (ACRL) Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of professional standards in resource description.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with OCLC Connexion, Sierra ILS, EBSCO (or other) Discovery Layer, and LibGuides.
• Supervisory experience.
• Undergraduate degree in visual art, design, or art history.

Responsibilities:

Instruction Outreach & Engagement

• Lead information and visual literacy instruction classes.
• Provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborate with Library Director in developing the library information literacy (IL) program, including assessment of student learning.
• Develop guides, handouts, and other resources on IL and library resources.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate IL competencies into instruction sessions, assignments, and course content.
• Contribute to library social media, lead/participate in library events, and coordinate orientations for new students and new faculty. 

Circulation

• In rotation with other staff members, participate in Circulation Desk coverage.
• In collaboration with Circulation Supervisor, contribute to work study student supervision & training.
• Respond to or appropriately forward phone inquiries and emails.
• Assist patrons in the use of computers, scanners, printers, and the Library Instruction Lab.
• Oversee interlibrary loan services.

Acquisitions & Cataloging

• Assist with copy cataloging of new materials.
• Assist with collection evaluation, deaccessioning, and record maintenance projects.
• Make resource acquisition recommendations and assist with orders.
• Assist in processing and maintenance of physical and digital theses collection.

Archives

• Assist with internal and external archive requests.
• Assist with filing and shelving materials in the Archives.
• Assist with records management and maintenance of historical collections

Other

• Maintain current knowledge of the research, trends, and best practices in all aspects of the position.
• Assist with coordination and upkeep of library spaces
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Library Director.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Ability to occasionally move boxes up to 20 pounds, books, heavy book trucks or similar items.

8 AM – 4 PM Monday – Friday during the regular semester. Some evenings and Saturdays as needed for instruction requests and special events, to be scheduled in advance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  These are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as so classified.

The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, handicap or disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College-administered programs and employment practices.  Retaliation is also prohibited.  To read our full compliance statement please visit: https://moore.edu/non-discrimination-policy/