SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Senior Assistant Librarian excels in advanced collection development, management, and innovative acquisitions, showcasing significant leadership in guiding staff and operational transformation. Demonstrates a strong ability to spearhead collaborative projects in collection management, underpinned by adept financial and organizational prowess. Brings a proven track record of fostering partnerships in scholarly communities, particularly in health sciences, and a deep understanding of collections assessment in a research-intensive university setting.
Summary of Senior Assistant Librarian Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Public Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo system administration, or system administration of an equivalent library system.
- Proficiency and experience with web design and technologies to deliver information resources and external content, such as LibGuides CMS, Drupal.
- Familiarity with UX design principles and experience with metadata.
- Familiarity with web analytic tools, such as Google Analytics.
- Experience with emerging technologies including the demonstrated ability to coordinate online communication using social media.
- Experience with working with Learning Management Systems.
- Knowledge of technologies for digital libraries.
- Availability to work some evening and weekend hours.
- Working knowledge of a variety of electronic databases and technology applications.
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and productively with constituencies outside the library.
- Demonstrated experience working with digital repositories and/or collection management tools.
- Demonstrated experience developing library training and/or programming in support of institutional initiatives and priorities.
2. BS in Archival Studies with 2 years of Experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high degree of computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and manage a complex workload in a timely and effective manner.
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Knowledge of current best practices in user experience, usability, and accessibility.
- Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.
- Previous library work experience in an academic setting.
- Previous experience providing reference/research assistance and/or library instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to implement UX principles.
- Take a lead role in the promotion of services and resources using various online and print media, encourage feedback from stakeholders and assess the impact of these activities.
- Demonstrated interest in management of Library Services Platform (LSP) or Integrated Library System (ILS) functions
3. BS in Information Science with 3 years of Experience
- Significant experience in collection development and management, acquisitions, serials, cataloging and metadata, and/or electronic resources management.
- Evidence of successful and creative management/coordination of staff and operations, including demonstrated potential for leading transformational change.
- Evidence of experience leading and coordinating library selectors and other interested colleagues in collection management projects and activities.
- Evidence of leadership in emerging or innovative areas of collections, acquisitions, and research, including demonstrated effective management, planning, financial, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead in an atmosphere of continuous change and to inspire and motivate within a collaborative and diverse environment.
- Record of collaboration with colleagues in health sciences librarianship, especially in the context of collection development and management.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Substantial record of professional activities, including scholarship and service.
- Demonstrated understanding of the research university environment and scholarly communication issues.
- Demonstrated experience in collections assessment and evaluation across diverse formats, collections, and disciplines.
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