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:
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.
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.
Uses technological expertise and a deep understanding of library systems and interlibrary loan networks, to develop efficient procedures for Materials on Demand.
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.
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.
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
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
--Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce–
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