Digital Services and Instruction Librarian
Hiram College
Hiram, OH
Type: Full-Time
Posted: 07/28/2021
Application Due: Open Until Filled
LogoHiram College is seeking candidates for the position of Digital Services and Instruction Librarian. Hiram College is a private liberal arts institution located in northeast Ohio.
Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and through Online@Hiram.
The Digital Services and Instruction Librarian provides leadership in technology, instruction, and reference services for the Hiram College Library and its users. The position reports directly to the Director of the Library. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following*:
Manage and maintain the library’s website using a Content Management System
Coordinate all aspects of Electronic Resource Management including:
Subscription services
Maintain statistics and provide relevant reports
Implement and maintain the discovery service (EDS-EBSCO Discovery Service)and authentication software (EZproxy) to ensure that resources are available
Serve as a liaison to academic programs and/or schools by supporting collection development, instruction in information literacy, and maintaining faculty contacts
Provide proactive technology solutions for the library including enhancing access, modifying resources, and improving user experience
Develop and maintain positive relationships and open communications with the campus and surrounding community to further the library’s strategic directions and goals in conjunction with the Library Director and other library staff
Participate in professional, library, and college service and engagement activities as appropriate* Represent the library on appropriate committees in the OhioLINK and OPAL consortia
Other duties as assigned
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Qualifications
Master’s Degree (MLS, MLIS, or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited university is required
One to three years of professional experience in a library setting is preferred
Experience working with integrated library system software, especially Sierra, is preferred
Prefer experience with LibGuides or another web content management system
Experience working with implementation and maintenance of a discovery service (e.g. EDS-EBSCO Discovery Service or similar), proxy software, and OpenURL resolvers is preferred
Familiarity with Moodle or another LMS is preferred* Ability to interact effectively and work productively with a diverse community* Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, implement, market, and assess the library’s information literacy and instruction initiatives
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Application Process
Please apply directly via https://www.hiram.edu/careers-at-hiram/
Include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with their names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence Through Diversity!