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Yeshiva University is hiring a Public Services Librarian. The librarian guides patrons through one-on-one reference help, teaches library classes, and builds research guides, while also handling collection development, acquisitions, and cataloging for the University Libraries. Day-to-day work spans monitoring materials budgets, training cataloging support staff, and keeping pace with new research and library technology trends.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one reference service in person, by phone, email, chat, and other channels.
Teach library classes and build research guides for students and faculty.
Select and manage library materials for acquisition across physical and electronic formats.
Monitor library materials expenditures and develop approval plans.
Train cataloging support staff and review their work to ensure catalog accuracy.
Develop content for library web pages to support patron research.
Plan the use of library space, facilities, and projects.
Engage in research and professional activities like publication and conference participation.
Master's degree in Library Science and related experience required.
Hourly pay starts at $32.86, rising to $33.53 after one year of service.

Public Services Librarian Full Description

Position Summary:

Performs professional duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 1 pm to 9 pm; Sundays 12 pm to 8 pm

Position Responsibilities:

Performs library Collection Development and Collection Management tasks including but not limited to:

selecting library materials for acquisition - physical and electronic monographic and serial materials, databases, websites, etc.
monitoring library materials expenditures
developing approval plans
implementing electronic reserves services
monitoring product and service interfaces and making adjustments as warranted

Guides Library patrons in the use of library resources and research by:

providing one-on–one reference service in person, via phone, email, “ask” service, texting, chat, and/or other developing technologies or modes of communication.
teaching library classes
creating guides to library research
developing content for library web pages
Performs cataloging and metadata services for library materials both physical and electronic; trains cataloging support staff and reviews their work; ensures the integrity of the OPAC; participates in study, analysis, and review of developments in the cataloging and metadata fields and contributes to departmental decisions regarding their implementation.
Plans utilization of library space, facilities, and projects
Stays current with developments in the library profession, research trends and methods, and modes of scholarly communication. Exhibits initiative in promoting the integration of new approaches and technologies into the University’s library services.
Engages in research and professional activities such as publication, lectures, participation in library organizations and meetings, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

Master’s Degree in Library Science and related experience.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent grasp of library principles, processes, software, technology, and resources
Ability to learn new techniques and adapt to new paradigms
Expertise in at least one academic discipline
Excellent listening and communication skills
Customer service demeanor and patience when dealing with patrons
Accuracy, thoroughness, precision, ability to focus on detail without losing sight of the big picture
Should project a positive attitude about the Library and the University when interacting with Library patrons
Self-discipline and judgment are essential as work will often be performed in the absence of a supervisor

Salary Range:

1199 New Hire rate: $32.86 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $33.53

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Original Job Description

Position Summary:

Performs professional duties related to providing library collections and services for the University community.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 1 pm to 9 pm; Sundays 12 pm to 8 pm

Position Responsibilities:

Performs library Collection Development and Collection Management tasks including but not limited to:

selecting library materials for acquisition - physical and electronic monographic and serial materials, databases, websites, etc.
monitoring library materials expenditures
developing approval plans
implementing electronic reserves services
monitoring product and service interfaces and making adjustments as warranted

Guides Library patrons in the use of library resources and research by:

providing one-on–one reference service in person, via phone, email, “ask” service, texting, chat, and/or other developing technologies or modes of communication.
teaching library classes
creating guides to library research
developing content for library web pages
Performs cataloging and metadata services for library materials both physical and electronic; trains cataloging support staff and reviews their work; ensures the integrity of the OPAC; participates in study, analysis, and review of developments in the cataloging and metadata fields and contributes to departmental decisions regarding their implementation.
Plans utilization of library space, facilities, and projects
Stays current with developments in the library profession, research trends and methods, and modes of scholarly communication. Exhibits initiative in promoting the integration of new approaches and technologies into the University’s library services.
Engages in research and professional activities such as publication, lectures, participation in library organizations and meetings, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

Master’s Degree in Library Science and related experience.

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent grasp of library principles, processes, software, technology, and resources
Ability to learn new techniques and adapt to new paradigms
Expertise in at least one academic discipline
Excellent listening and communication skills
Customer service demeanor and patience when dealing with patrons
Accuracy, thoroughness, precision, ability to focus on detail without losing sight of the big picture
Should project a positive attitude about the Library and the University when interacting with Library patrons
Self-discipline and judgment are essential as work will often be performed in the absence of a supervisor

Salary Range:

1199 New Hire rate: $32.86 and 1199 One Year of Service rate: $33.53

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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