Administration:
o Responsible for the overall operation of the library
o Administers the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of library services
o Develops and implements policies and procedures, in consultation with the Library Committee, necessary for the operation and promotion of the library
o Coordinates the development of the library collection, and maintains a collection responsive to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students
o Promotes the library to faculty, staff, and students
User Services:
* Provide bibliographic instruction and reference services to LMU faculty, students and staff, with emphasis on the University’s programs in Education and the JFWA.
* Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students under the coordination of the Information Literacy Librarian.
* Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
* Work in coordination with the Information Literacy Librarian to create, implement and/or maintain innovative electronic instructional resources including web- based tutorials and online library guides with responsibilities for special subject areas as assigned.
* Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
* Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
* Maintains library reference and circulation statistics and communicates with Library Director.
* Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
* Remains abreast of current or relevant professional developments, and educational and other organizations in the local community environment as related to LMU instruction and library services.
* Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the user services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.
* Participates in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.
Extended Campus Services:
o Coordinates user services responsibilities for nine extended campuses — more information about the services available at each site
University Archives and Special Collections:
o Creates access to the rich collection of original sources located in the University Archives according to accepted library standards such as AACR2-R, LCSH, LC Classification and other metadata schemas and standards
o Provides Reference Services for LMU Researchers utilizing the University Archives
o Create archival images and digital repositories of scanned materials for access and preservation purposes
o Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures for cataloging and maintaining the University Archives and Special Collections
o In collaboration with the Library Director, prepare grant proposals and other fund raising initiatives
o Organize and implement special projects, and participate in outreach and educational programs
o Develop and maintain a preservation plan and quality standards for the Archives and Special Collections
o Create innovative access options for the Carnegie-Vincent Library University Archives and Special Collections holdings for searching and retrieval capabilities such as finding aids
Technical Services:
o Maintains local bibliographic catalog to provide excellent topical access for catalog users
o Supervises acquisition procedures for new physical and electronic library collections, as coordinated by the Director of Library Services
o Organizes and distributes periodical collections as available
o Accepts gifts on behalf of the library
o Responsible for original and copy cataloging
o Maintains the library website, in conjunction with Information Literacy Librarian
o Develops electronic systems to capture and reflect library holdings
o Administrates the integrated library management system
o Oversees acquisitions, serials, and technical processing
o Oversees Interlibrary Loan Services for faculty, staff and students at LMU
o Oversees the bookkeeping component of the technical services office
o Makes recommendations for full text electronic resource delivery to library patrons based on subject specialist collection development needs.
o Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students under the coordination of the Information Literacy Librarian.
o Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
o Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
o Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
o Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
o Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the technical services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.
o Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures for technical services
Information Literacy:
o In collaboration with the Library Director, develops an information literacy program, ensuring the use of appropriate assessment tools to gauge the value and quality of the library’s program.
o Coordinates and provides library instruction, i.e., orientation for new and transfer students and library instruction for research classes and by invitation.
o Oversees and coordinates Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students.
o Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
o Conducts faculty/staff workshops about information literacy topics.
o Creates, implements and/or maintains innovative electronic instructional resources including web- based tutorials and online library guides with responsibilities for special subject areas as assigned.
o Maintains database usage statistics and communicates with vendors and ACA technicians, as necessary.
o Assists with updating and maintenance of library website.
o Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
o Establishes appropriate learning outcomes linked to the library instructional content and assesses such outcomes on an annual basis.
o Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
o Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
o Participate in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.
Reference and Bibliographic Instruction:
o Prepares, maintains, and narrates collection of unit level documentation to support the strategic planning process including statistical information, periodic and other reports, outcomes assessment, proposed annual budget, surveys, and others as required.
o Establishes appropriate learning outcomes linked to the user services department and assesses such outcomes on an annual basis; provides assistance to the library director as needed to monitor and maintain contracts and/or reciprocal agreements.
o Assists with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures for public services.
o Oversees Circulation Department daily operations, including audiovisual equipment.
o Coordinates student workers’ schedules and trains and manages student workers in the library.
o Coordinates library staff schedules for Reference Desk and library coverage for the main library.
o Coordinates semester site visits with appropriate library and campus site personnel to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
o Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
o Provides library instruction, i.e., orientation for new and transfer students and library instruction for research classes and by invitation.
o Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman, MLP Program, and education 210 students as assigned by Information Literacy Librarian.
o Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
o Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the public services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.
o Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
o Participates in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.
