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Librarian-Access Services

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift 20 pounds, unpack and shelve books, push carts of books as needed. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: *NOTE:* This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The closing date listed above is a guideline, not a deadline. Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal background investigation prior to an offer of employment being extended. Finalists will be sent an email, at the email address listed on their application materials, with further instructions for completing this process. To apply, scroll to the top of the page and click on the **“Apply for this Job”** button.

Position Details

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Librarian-Access Services
Brief Position Overview

The Access Services Librarian is a full-time position that will manage the public and access service areas of the MSUB Library.

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Position Number
Department Library
Division Library
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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If other, specify End date
FLSA
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Annual
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Montana State University Billings is a comprehensive public four-year higher education institution located in Montana’s largest population center, whose faculty is actively engaged in teaching, research, creative endeavors and public service. MSU Billings is unique in that it is one of a select few higher education institutions that also boasts an embedded two-year community college.

The University opened in 1927 and was initially called Eastern Montana State Normal School at Billings and was established to prepare teachers for elementary schools in eastern Montana. MSU Billings has grown, with the city of Billings and Yellowstone County, into the major urban comprehensive higher education center of south central and eastern Montana. The University campus consists of four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Allied Health Professions. Seven miles west of the University campus sits City College at MSU Billings, which serves the comprehensive two-year mission of the university.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Access Services Librarian coordinates and supervises the public and access service areas of the library, including fulfillment and resource sharing. This requires a commitment to moving the Library forward by adopting new technologies, innovations, and procedures for continuous quality improvement in areas of access service enhancement, library collections and the library environment. This position provides essential unified resource management (URM) administration and support to rapidly changing Library systems and applications. These functions are critical to ensure the performance of the URM and provide efficient access to library services and resources. The Access Services Librarian reports to the Director of Library Services.

The Montana State University Billings Library shares a statewide URM system, and is a participating member of the Treasure State Academic Information & Library Services (TRAILS) consortium. The TRAILS consortium consists of 24 Montana libraries, including the four campuses of Montana State University. The Access Services Librarian serves as one of the technical liaisons for these shared systems and is expected to maintain close collaboration with members and partners of the TRAILS consortium.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management, configuration and maintenance of the library’s unified resource management (URM) system; i.e. fulfillment configuration, resource sharing configuration and student information system (SIS)
• Collaborate with administration and staff regarding decisions pertaining to access services
• Analyze and evaluate workflows, software, and procedures to ensure best practices and efficient operations of public access service areas
• Provide reports and analytics on library usage and resources
• Provide staff training and assistance as needed in areas of responsibility, including URM, customer service, e-resource management, and patron discovery
• Responsible for assigned hours at the Ask Here Desk, which may include some holiday, evening, and weekend hours
• Serve as library liaison to academic departments
• Participate in the delivery of library instruction for classes in various disciplines
• Teach sections of the Library’s three-credit information literacy course – classes may be online or face-to-face
• Participate in Collection Development activities
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Library’s web design and social media efforts
• Participate in library’s outreach activities
• Engage professionally in the University community, library community, and library organizations locally, regionally, and nationally

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Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library science program or completion of degree within one year of hire
• Skill and experience with library URM or integrated library systems
• Experience working with library technology systems and specialized library software
• Recent library work experience
• Recent experience in reference and public and access service areas
• Ability to train and supervise staff in public and access service areas
• Skill and experience in using and teaching web-based databases, discovery service, internet searching and traditional library reference materials
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work well and complete projects in a team environment with students, faculty, staff, and various stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to solve problems effectively and in a timely manner

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Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience working in a library consortium environment
• Experience in a higher education library environment
• Experience with ExLibris (Alma and Primo) URM systems
• Certified as an ExLibris Alma administrator

The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
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Posting Detail Information

Announcement Number S00292P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 01/09/2018
Close Date 02/19/2018
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift 20 pounds, unpack and shelve books, push carts of books as needed.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The closing date listed above is a guideline, not a deadline.
Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal background investigation prior to an offer of employment being extended. Finalists will be sent an email, at the email address listed on their application materials, with further instructions for completing this process.

To apply, scroll to the top of the page and click on the “Apply for this Job” button.

Quick Link for Internal Postings http://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/2581
Diversity Statement

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.

MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume (or CV)
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References (3 or more)
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Billings Gazette or Other News Publication
    • MSU Billings Employment Website
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Other Professional Website/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Montana Job Service
    • Other
  2. * Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal background investigation prior to an offer of employment being extended. Finalists will be sent an email, at the email address listed on their application materials, with further instructions for completing this process. Please type "YES" below to acknowledge that you understand and accept this part of the application process.

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