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Associate Librarian

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Qualifications

The Associate Librarian is a full-time, onsite role serving in the Miller Library as an experienced librarian including conducting research, serving as a liaison with academics, and leveraging various library databases and tools for the benefit of the university, both digital and print. This role applies their master's degree in library science in ways that are forward-thinking, anticipating the implications for library resources and methods based on the emerging university strategy. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The Associate Librarian serves as a back-up to the Library Director in overseeing the library and may supervise other employees and / or student employees.
  • Order, Receive, manage invoices for all items in the catalogued collection
  • Order all necessary library supplies
  • Maintain the accounts in Sierra Acquisition system, including entering, posting
  • Maintain vendor records in Sierra Acquisition system
  • Prepare invoices and deposits for Business Office
  • Assist the Library Director in preparing the annual budget
  • Maintain Sierra statistics
  • Report to external agencies with statistical data
  • All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES :

  • A master's in library information science (MLIS) from an accredited school is required.
  • Minimum of 3 – 7 years in various librarian roles and / or academic acquisition experience.
  • Demonstrated excellence in research of publications, resources, and tools in an academic setting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using and managing technical databases.
  • Excellent customer service and technical liaison skills.
  • Previous successful supervision of student or hourly workers preferred.
  • Experience with library databases and workflow management such as OCLC Connexion, Innovative Interfaces Inc., and Sierra Library Management.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with spreadsheets and budgeting
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proven ability to learn new software applications
  • Ability to work independently
  • ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.
  • A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”
  • Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments. The Cornerstone Christian World View The Cornerstone Academic Vision The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement
  • These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.

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