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Reference Librarian

Posted by: Dr. Faith Glaspie-Ellis

Posted date: 2009-Aug-11

Location: Argosy University-Atlanta

Summary: The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference, research and information literacy instruction to the campus community, using library materials in all formats. Will assist faculty, students and staff in development of research skills as well as teach patrons how to use the Libraryâs integrated catalog. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
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Key Job Elements:
1. Provide reference services and assist all patrons with development of research skills.
2. Create and update library publications, such as manuals, guides, bookmarks, bibliographies, subject guides, online blogs, and other information literacy/library promotional materials.
3. Assist with ILL services via FirstSearch and Webmail.
4. Participate in Library collection development activities, including selection and ordering in the Emery-Pratt system and tracking new orders via Lawson.
5. Assist in overseeing student workers in shelving and inventory of library materials.
6. Attend meetings and workshops, and seek additional opportunities for professional development. Other Duties as assigned.
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Reports To: Director of Library Services
Interacts With: Circulation Assistant, faculty, students, and staff
Job Title Reference Librarian
Start Date 2 Oct 2009
Library/Institution Name Argosy University-Atlanta
Salary
Certification Required? No
City Atlanta
State GA
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Type of Library Job Classification -> Academic
Qualifications Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
1. Knowledge:
a) Masterâs Degree in Library Science or related from an ALA accredited school.
b) Minimum 2 years experience working in an academic library.
c) Held similar positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry.
d) Knowledge of subjects usually taught at a post-secondary institution
e) Knowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, Voyager, EBSCO, Proquest, and other current technologies.

2. Skills:
a) Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
b) Strong interpersonal skills with both peer and subordinate personnel.
c) Superior organizational skills.

3. Abilities:
a) Work effectively as a team member to ensure that departmental goals are met.
b) Ability to work well within the principles and practices of collection development.
c) Ability to teach information literacy skills.
d) Ability to frequently lift 10 to 15 pounds.
5. Requires nights and weekend work schedule
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Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Education Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
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Application Instructions Please send electronic resumes to
Dr. Faith Glaspie-Ellis
Area Human Resources Director
fellis@argosy.edu
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