E-Resources and Discovery Librarian

Position Summary:

Mary Baldwin University is currently seeking applicants for the position of E-Resources and Discovery Librarian in the Martha S. Grafton Library. The Martha S. Grafton Library of Mary Baldwin University fosters academic success by providing information resources, learner-centered services and experiences, and welcoming spaces that facilitate lifelong learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Position Summary

This position coordinates interlibrary loan services and provides research discovery and assistance to students and faculty across all programs.
This position facilitates the curation, maintenance, and promotion of e-resources, including the management of the library’s website through Libguides.
The Librarian will connect partners and resources across the institution and beyond in the exploration of academic and creative scholarship, including the use of OER and digital archives.

Primary Responsibilities

Deliver in-person and virtual reference assistance and provide instruction in how to find, critically evaluate, and effectively use a variety of information sources.
Coordinate the borrowing and lending of materials using the OCLC WorldShare system. Explore, recommend, and implement new resource sharing initiatives to improve customer service.
Manage access to e-resources, including within the library’s website, and resolve issues locally and with database vendors. Collect usage statistics on a regular basis.
Participate with other library staff in ongoing collection evaluation.
Produce regular and ad hoc reports in support of demand-driven collection development and resource sharing.
Continue to develop professionally through active participation in professional associations and through other interdisciplinary activities.

Physical Requirements

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library/Information Science or a related advanced degree.
Fluency managing e-resources.
Demonstrated reference and teaching experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience supporting digital scholarship in a library or research setting preferred.

To Apply:

Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Carol Creager, University Librarian, at ccreager@marybaldwin.edu.
Annual Salary for the position is $50,000.

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