Reference Librarian, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB
As a member of the University Library Team, this librarian will:

• Coordinate development of the University Library website, working collegially with others to create, develop, assess, and revise web content and navigation.
• Provide references, information services, research and instructional services to Golden Gate University students, faculty, staff, corporate and alumni members at all locations, including regional sites and those affiliated with the University via Cybercampus.
• Work with other library staff members and faculty to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all relevant media. Maintains effective communication with faculty in liaison areas. Creates and maintains web-page based access to resources.
• Participate in library planning, assessment, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with other staff in peer-training and staff-development.

Schedule would include one or more evening from 4-9 P.M. each week, and one or more weekend days per month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinating the writing, creating, reworking, and managing of the online content presented on the University Library Web Site
• Analyzing current content, as well as anticipating future content needs, and adjusting web information accordingly
• Assessing effectiveness of web site and identifying ways to make web site more user friendly, easier to use, and engaging for students and faculty with various learning styles.

• Provides reference and research instruction services to students (including Cybercampus and those at regional sites), faculty, staff and corporate members of the library. Uses reference opportunity as an opportunity to help students develop key information literacy skills.
• Orients patrons and prospective students to the range of print and online resources available.
• When on duty as reference librarian evenings and week ends, assists library assistants and work-study students in handling questions of policies, complaints, difficult patrons, and security issues.

• Works with other library staff members and faculty to evaluate, select, and deselect materials in all relevant media. Maintains effective communication with faculty in assigned subject areas. Creates and maintains web-page-based access to resources.

• Participates in Information Services Department and University Library planning, assessment, and evaluation. Also participates in preparation of policies.
• Participates in assessment of needs for computer and other library equipment.

• Collaborates with other staff in peer-training and other staff development needs.
• Participates in relevant listservs for new resources, ideas, solutions and recommendations.

• Completes special projects as assigned by the Head of Information Services.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
1. MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program.
2. One year of experience providing reference service in an academic library to a diverse clientele of adult undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
3. One year of experience teaching students, faculty, and other patrons to use library electronic resources, indexes, and databases.
4. One year of experience in providing liaison with faculty, identifying collection development needs, locating and evaluating resources to meet those needs, in light of organizational objectives resources, and other requirements.
5. Familiarity with information competence/literacy concepts and programs.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
8. Ability to work effectively within a culturally-diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of business reference and experience providing reference support to business students and others in professional-practice education.
2. Experience providing reference support to patrons in distant locations, via E-mail and telephone.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following:
1. Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
2. Excellent Communication Skills
3. Project Management experience
4. Experience in assessment or evaluation of web services / structures

Application procedure:
Send resume and cover letter to
Christina Goff
Reference Librarian
University Library
Golden Gate University
536 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Or apply electronically at http://www.ggu.edu/jobs/applicant/findJob.do?job.id=571