About the position
Responsible for providing professional reference service to all NSU-affiliated library users, both local and distance, and Broward County users; for recommending materials for selection for the reference collection as well as specified subject areas; for providing assistance and instruction to the university community and Broward County users in current research methods and library resources; and for providing documentation to assist in teaching. Some travel to sites for teaching library research as needed. Weekend and evening hours are required.
Responsibilities
• Provides professional reference service to all NSU-affiliated library users, both local and distance, and Broward County users in person, by phone, and via computer.
• Assists library users in the use and interpretation of the library collections and in identifying and accessing appropriate materials for research purposes.
• Provides individualized and group instruction on the use of library resources, including use of specialized databases, and produces documentation to assist in training and teaching.
• Provides support for scholarly communication and research information management by maintaining faculty and researcher profiles; creating, updating, and validating publication and grant records; supporting data integration with external systems; delivering faculty training and support; generating reports and metrics to support institutional reporting and compliance; and participating as a member of the NSU Libraries Research and Systematic Review Service team.
• Participates in collection development activities to recommend selection and weeding of library materials.
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of web pages.
• Prepares bibliographies and guides in subject areas.
• May be expected to assume responsibility for the supervision of volunteers and/or student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of library principles, practices and techniques.
• Current computer skills, including online searching.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited school
Nice-to-haves
• Some travel to sites for teaching library research as needed.
Benefits
• competitive salaries
• comprehensive benefits package
• tuition waiver
• retirement plan
• excellent medical and dental plans