Job Opportunity

Reference Librarian and Student Worker Supervisor
LSU Libraries - Reference Services

Job Reference #027218

Summary of Duties:

30% General Reference duties include, but are not limited to: ordering supplies for the Reference department; creating reference desk schedules; scheduling the electronic classroom requests; scheduling library instruction requests (one-shots); maintaining statistics spreadsheets for classroom use, library instructional sessions (one-shots), and virtual reference; and processing new Reference materials.

25% Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, and evaluating student assistants working in Reference collection maintenance; includes the filing of
Reference resources and maintaining the Reference stacks; prepares timesheets for student workers; manages budget for the student assistants.

15% Provides general and specialized Reference and information services at the reference desk (may work nights and weekends in rotation); fill in for uncovered shifts at the Reference desk; participates in providing instant text messaging virtual reference service at the reference desk.

15% Assists Collection Development Services with various projects.

10% Provides instructional sessions for one-shot classes.

Required Qualifications:
Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited library school program; undergraduate degree; ability to work in a flexible environment; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; knowledge and experience with computer-based applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; at least one-year’s supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of traditional and electronic reference sources; experience in providing reference service in an academic environment.

To apply for this position, go to:
https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55304

Deadline: November 30, 2012 or until suitable candidate is selected.

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER