Librarian - Art Institutes Sacramento

Category: Academic Affairs Division The Art Institutes
Minimum Education Required: Master's Degree Job Code 16002
Location: Art Institute of California - Sacramento Sacramento, CA 95833, US
Open Date: 06/16/2010

Job Summary

The Librarian is responsible for providing reference, research and information literacy instruction to the campus community, using library materials in all formats. The Librarian is responsible for planning, implementation, management and evaluation of all library services. Will handle issues ranging from strategic Planning and Budgeting to collection development and reference and instructional services. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Will assist faculty, students and staff in development of research skills as well as teach patrons how to use the Library's integrated catalog. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements

Provide reference and assist all patrons with development of research skills.
Create, write and update library publications, such as manuals, guides, bookmarks, bibliographies, subject guides and other information literacy/library promotional materials.
Supervise any ILL services offered and contribute content to library web site.
Serve as coordinator for collection development. Participate in campus community outreach activities, ensuring that library collections meet user needs.
Acquire new materials in all formats consistent with overall institutional strategic goals, the library's collection development policy, and annual budget allocations.
Review existing collections for continued curriculum relevance.
Oversee repair and maintenance of library AV equipment as well as supervise processing, repair, binding of library materials, in cooperation with staff.
Assist Dean of Academic Affairs in strategic planning and preparation of the annual library budget.
Oversee student workers in shelving and inventory of library materials and schedule their work hours to assist in coverage of the circulation desk.
Select, train, supervise and evaluate library service personnel.
Develop, maintain library operations manual. Attend meetings and workshops, and seek additional opportunities for professional development. Other Duties as assigned.

Reports To:
Dean of Academic Affairs
Directly Supervises:
Student Workers & Staff (No.# of Direct Reports varies by campus)
Interacts With:
Faculty, students, and staff

Job Requirements

Knowledge:
Master's Degree in Library, Information Science, or related from an ALA accredited school.
At least 3 to 5 years experience working in a library in a post-secondary institution.
Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in the industry.
Knowledge of subjects usually taught at a post-secondary institution
Knowledge of integrated library systems, OCLC, MARC records and current technologies
Skills:
Fiscal and personnel management expertise.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both peer and subordinate personnel.
Superior organizational skills
Abilities:
Work effectively a team member to insure that departmental goals are met.
Ability to work well within the principles and practices of collection development.
Ability to teach information literacy skills
Comfort level with expanding and contracting sphere of influence as required at times by the role.
Ability to frequently lift 10 to 15 pounds.
Work Environment & Notice Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

Notice
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Education Management Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.


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