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Access and Collection Service Librarian

Employer
Aurora University
Location
Aurora, IL

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Position Purpose: The Access and Collection Services Librarian supports learning by providing oversight to Circulation, Collections, and Electronic Acquisitions.

Core Competencies:

  • Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
  • Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
  • Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
  • Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

    • Essential Job Functions:

  • Manages the operations of Access Services: opening the library, overseeing daily circulation functions, I-Share and Tipasa Interlibrary Loan systems, and course reserves. Stays informed of trends in Access Services. Interprets copyright policies and licensing provisions.
  • Manages library stacks; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure accurate shelving, shelf-reading, shifting and organizing collections as needed; creates accurate signage.
  • Regularly analyzes collection to assure that all library materials are current, relevant, and in good condition.
  • Utilizes vendor services and professional tools to evaluate and select materials and resources in various physical and digital formats. Orders all new physical and electronic library materials directly from vendors in a timely manner. Renews electronic resource subscriptions directly from vendors or as part of a package through our consortium.
  • Works with Systems Librarian to troubleshoot and fix any resource access issues in the library ILS.
  • Responds to collection requests from faculty, including communicating with faculty to determine if licensed items should be renewed upon expiration.
  • Receives, catalogs, and processes new physical materials for the library’s collection. Catalogs and activates new electronic resources so that they are accessible through the library’s catalog.
  • Participates in determining annual budget allocations. Responsible for tracking expenditures and managing assigned budget.
  • Collaborates with University faculty to provide OER and other online resources to support their curriculum and provide no-cost materials for students.
  • Supervises activity of student workers in Access and Collection Services.
  • Compiles usage statistics, analyzes data, and prepares reports in support of library goals.
  • Identifies and adapts technology to department needs.
  • Attends continuing education workshops and webinars through our consortium.
  • Coordinates with Instruction Librarian to provide reference and research support services, including answering reference questions, designing and updating library Libguides, and acting as a liaison to assigned departments.
  • Serves on University committees as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

    • Essential Job Requirements:

    Education:

    • ALA accredited master’s degree in library/information science.

    Experience:

    • Demonstrated experience (relevant coursework accepted) in two of the three following areas: cataloging, acquisitions, and circulation. Two or more years of Technical Services experience preferred.

    Skills:

    • A collaborative disposition. Willingness to work with library colleagues in a rapidly changing information environment. Ability to work collaboratively with other campus departments and individuals.
    • Dedication to teamwork. We are a small department where each person contributes unique talents to the whole. Flexibility and acceptance of change are necessary.
    • Communicates effectively to student patrons, co-workers, and the campus community both orally and in writing.

    Special Requirements:

    • Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • May include prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

    Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.

    Apply to:

    Aurora University
    Human Resources
    347 South Gladstone Ave
    Aurora, IL 60506
    630-844-5650 - fax
    jobs@aurora.edu - email

    Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Organization

    Working at Aurora University

    Aurora University (AU) is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. It is committed to helping students discover what matters and build their life around it.

    Academics

    AU is a private, nonprofit, independent university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It offers more than 45 undergraduate majors — such as nursing, social work, business administration, criminal justice and psychology — and a wide variety of master’s and doctoral degrees that include social work and business administration. Degree programs are grounded in real-world experiences and are led by experienced, dedicated faculty members, nearly 140 of whom are full-time. The student/faculty ratio is 18:1.

    Almost 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students take classes on two main campuses — Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, and George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin — as well as the nearby Orchard Center in Aurora and the Woodstock Center in Woodstock, Illinois. Online classes are also available. The Aurora University campus is located 40 miles west of Chicago.

    Athletics

    AU has 24 NCAA Division III teams competing in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference, Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference and Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. About 700 student-athletes compete in sports. AU has a rich history and tradition of success across the spectrum of sport offerings. From conference championships to NCAA Championship appearances to academic awards and community service, student-athletes and staff continue to bring excitement and a sense of pride to Aurora University and all of the Spartan fans across the country. At AU, we firmly believe that intercollegiate athletics should promote the character development of participants, enhance the integrity of higher education, and promote civility in society. Toward these ends, we strive to adhere to fundamental values such as respect, civility, honesty and responsibility. Student-athletes and staff are always expected to operate with the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct in mind.

    A Brief History of Aurora University

    Founded in 1893 in Mendota, Illinois, as Mendota Seminary, the institution soon changed its name to Mendota College. By 1911, it had outgrown its facilities and the following year changed its name to Aurora College and moved to Aurora, where its students could take advantage of a thriving business environment and easy access to Chicago. In 1985, Aurora College changed its name to Aurora University to better reflect the magnitude of its academic offerings. Seven years later, Aurora University and George Williams College traditions blended when the two institutions entered into an affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight years later. In 2010, the Woodstock Center opened to meet the needs of students in McHenry County and surrounding communities.

    Company info
    Telephone
    630-892-6431
    Location
    347 S. Gladstone Ave.
     Aurora
    Illinois
    60506-4892
    US
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