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- Provides instruction in information literacy is available to students, faculty and staff in formats suitable to class, group, operational, or individual needs
- Works with college staff to determine learning resource needs; participates or makes assignment to appropriate college committees
- Ensures that required reports for federal and state agencies and for internal needs are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in library science and operations, requests appropriate personal professional development
- Selects resources for purchases and additions to the library collection, working within the collection development guidelines approved by the Deans; advises colleges staff of available resources
- Ensures that reference services are available and circulation activities and other library functions are effectively performed during the hours of library operation
- Supervises the timely and accurate processing, cataloging and circulation of library resources
- Prepares and recommends budget based on current needs and the requirements of effective operation; ensures operations are conducted within budget parameters
- Plan and prepare for future growth and innovation of the library; prepare and submit proposals to enhance library services based on needs analysis and use projections
- Maintains communications and membership as appropriate with professional associations
Ensure optimal functioning of the integrated automation system and ensures appropriate preservation of essential data and records - Ensure compilation, preservation, cataloging, and appropriate accessibility of colleges archives
- Performs other related duties as necessary in collaboration with the Deans or assigned by the President-CEO
The successful candidate will preferably possess a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science accredited by the American Library Association, or ALA. This position is open to all candidates authorized to work in the United States.
Ø Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document, which includes the following components in this order:
Ø A letter of interest
Ø Updated curriculum vitae
Ø Two names and contact information for two professional references. (With at least one reference from the most current employment)
Larkin University is an equal opportunity, equal access institution that embraces diversity in the workplace A criminal background check and drug screening are required for this
