Reference & Instruction Librarian, Government Documents Librarian

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General Information
Position Title:	Reference & Instruction Librarian, Government Documents Librarian
Control Number:	000313
Reports To:
Position Title	Department Name
Head, Research & Instruction
Department Name:	Library and Information Services
Location:	Library and Information Services
Date Prepared:	Sep-07
Exempt:	Yes

Primary Purpose

The Reference and Instruction Librarian for Government Information (including state and federal) will provide reference and instruction to faculty, students and staff. This support will include promoting the wide range of services offered by Library and Information Services, developing strong working relationships with faculty, and preparing for changes in the curriculum and teaching methods being used. The Reference and Instruction Librarian will utilize his/her expertise to develop appropriate documentation for the use of LIS resources, to teach research skills, to provide one-on-one research consultation, and to assist in the development of the Library collection.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

Serve as the primary Library and Information Services liaison to the faculty in assigned departments.
Serve as a resource librarian and liaison for students and faculty in academic departments
Develop strong working relationships with faculty in order to promote the wide range of services offered by LIS.
Provide curricular resource development and selective dissemination of subject information
Develop and teach classes for academic courses, including First Year Seminars, subject classes through senior theses seminars, and other library and research skills
Create resource and instruction guides, selective bibliographies, and point of use aids
Take primary responsibility for library collection development for academic subject areas
Monitor collection development budget in assigned areas and approve appropriate purchase requests
Conduct bibliographic consultations
Teach the use of research sources
Assist library users with specialized resources in all formats, including the public catalog, databases, and internet resources
Develop and maintains selected library web pages providing information and instruction, particularly in liaison areas
Maintain subject and technical expertise in a rapidly evolving field through ongoing education, professional development, and/or scholarly activity.
Work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors
Work very closely with other LIS liaisons
Work as a member of the Research and Instruction workgroup
Provide Reference service at public service points
Maintain current awareness of reference and research tools
With others, work to accomplish the goals of Research & Instruction
Perform other duties as assigned

Key Relationships/Interpersonal Skill:

With the Head, Research & Instruction
With other liaisons
With students, faculty, staff, and other library users
With the functional leads in departments
With Collection Management
With CTLR
With LIS colleagues
With colleagues in the library field

Key principles:

Library and Information Services (LIS) is an integrated information services organization united by the theme of providing access to information and tools that support teaching and learning. LIS is committed to the following:

Proactive, responsive, respectful service
Opportunities and expectations for employee development
Collaboration within the organization, across the college and beyond
Effective and open communication

Expected Outcomes:

Excellent reference and research support to the college community
A vibrant and inspiring collection that supports teaching and learning
Collections and tools that meet the needs of academic departments
Instruction that is thorough
Resources that are clearly presented
Resources and instruction that are available both on campus and beyond
Students who become skilled in conducting library research
Students who have developed excellent research skills

Education & Training

Requires a graduate degree in Library or Information Science and a strong background in at least one liberal arts academic subject.

Experience

Two years of post-MLS experience in an academic library is preferred.

Knowledge

Other

Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning are essential. Technical skills and a willingness to develop new competencies are required. Ability to work in a team oriented environment is important.