Learning Commons Librarian

Assist with coordinating library operations; collaborate on acquisition, cataloging, processing, and circulation of library content; supervise library staff. Prepare and deliver library orientations to students and visitors. Work with library staff to maintain integrated library systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on leadership, direction, and management of all aspects of library operations in accordance with professional standards.
• Contribute to the assessment of unit services, activities, and implementation of changes for continuous improvement of library services.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and monitoring of the library budget, under the direction of the supervisor.
• Contribute to coordinating operating hours and staff scheduling of library services.
• Contribute to hiring and supervising library staff and work-study employees.
• Contribute to identifying professional development needs and provide opportunities by recommending budget and specific training for staff.
• Provide backup to other library staff on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate on activities related to library collections, including selection, processing, weeding, promotion, and reporting.
• Collaborate on the acquisition, licensing, and renewal of online holdings.
• Serve as a primary or backup administrator for library systems and services.
• Collaborate on reports on the use of library print and electronic holdings.
• Collaborate on reports required by College, state, and federal authorities.
• Contribute to the library maintaining compliance with Illinois State Library and consortia contracts and policies.
• Research and adopt innovative practices related to library services and best practices.
• Market the library to district patrons, students, faculty, and others.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Hours

College business hours are 8-4:30 M-Th and 8-2 F but this position requires some nights and possibly weekend hours.