[Michlib-l] Job Posting - FT Collections Access Librarian - Kettering University
Dawn Winans
dwinans at kettering.edu
Tue Jan 18 09:07:23 EST 2022
Kettering University has a full-time opening for a Collections Access
Librarian and the full posting can be viewed here:
https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310
The Collections Access Librarian provides consistent and reliable access
to the Library’s print and electronic resources, developing systems to
enhance discovery and use of all Library collections. Working at the
service desk and behind the scenes, they serve as an expert in the way
print and electronic resources are used by students, faculty and staff, and
the way interlibrary loan and copyright help to make materials available.
Working closely with electronic resources, collections access, and research
and discovery staff, this position develops effective methods to find
information resources of all types and make them available to library
users. As with all Librarians at Kettering, this position has
responsibilities for collection development and research.
Job Specific Responsibilities:
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Takes a leading role in the Library’s Materials on Demand service, using
expertise to find relevant resources in the Library collections, and to
connect users with resources in other libraries through interlibrary loan.
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While all public-facing positions help library users locate documents,
this position is the expert. Working closely with research and discovery,
collections access staff, and library users, they use expertise to locate
resources that are difficult to find.
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Uses technological expertise and a deep understanding of library systems
and interlibrary loan networks, to develop efficient procedures for
Materials on Demand.
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Implements copyright policies of Kettering University Library, studies
relevant copyright laws and trends, and consults with the Head of
Collections Access to make additions to the policies.
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Ability to develop expertise in a scientific and technical subject
area. Serve as a Library Liaison to an academic department, facilitating
collection building, library instruction and LibGuide development.
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Ability to meet the public and provide reference services and work in a
public service setting effectively, providing an excellent level of
information service in a friendly and responsive manner both in-person and
online.
About Kettering: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential
STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum
with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their
potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better
than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to
achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership,
and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity,
collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community
outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. More information here:
https://www.kettering.edu/about <https://www.kettering.edu/about>
About The Learning Commons: The 105,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art
Learning Commons will serve as the hub of faculty-student interactions,
student-industry collaboration, flexible learning spaces, and the next
century digital and physical library. More information here:
https://www.kettering.edu/give/learning-commons
<https://www.kettering.edu/give/learning-commons>
--Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening
the diversity of its workforce–
Apply Online Here: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310
--
*Dawn M. Winans*
*Head of Research & DiscoveryKettering University Library*
*Phone: 810-762-9842*
*Fax: 810-762-9744*
*1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 *
*Kettering University*
*"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." *
*~ Charles Kettering*
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