What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEARNING RESOURCE LIBRARIAN LEARNING RESOURCE LIBRARIAN Job at Library Journal i position at Library Journal?
4 DAYS AGO Full Time Security Sensitive Position? : Yes
Hours of Work : TBA
Posting Number : TSU203047
Official TSU Title : LEARNING RESOURCE LIBRARIAN
Grant Title : N / A
Job Description Summary : Under general supervision, manages the general legal reference and research services including computer-assisted research to faculty, students, and other patrons. Oversees all library operations on the weekend and during evening hours, which includes operation of the Circulation / Reserve desk, reference and informational assistance to patrons, collection, shelving, and maintenance of library materials, and assisting in other capacities as needed. Ensures that the library opens and closes on time following proper procedures. Teaches two sections of legal research courses during the academic year.
Essential Duties Summary :
- Assumes primary responsibility for all library services during the evening and weekends, including the coordination and supervision of circulation, reserve, collection management, and photocopy services.
- Provides general legal reference and research services and takes responsibility for day-to-day service and total operation of the department during the assigned hours.
- Ensures that the Library opens and closes on time using proper procedures.
- Collects reference statistics on a weekly or biweekly basis for Library reports. Ensures that other staff responsible for reference services and students working the Circulation desk record reference statistics on the reference statistic sheets. Tabulates and reports reference statistics monthly.
- Assists in training and supervising student workers for the department.
- Prepares user aids such as bibliographies, user guides, research and instructional-based pathfinders, exhibits, newsletters, and blogs on the library to assist patrons using the library.
- Serves as liaison to individual faculty members by maintaining personal contacts and telephone contacts regarding research projects.
- Performs on-line database searches.
- Required to teach two sections of the legal research courses during the academic year.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
FTE : 1.0
Hiring Range : Commensurate with experience.
Education : Juris Doctorate degree.
Masters of Library Science (MLS) preferred.
Required Licensing / Certification : Valid Texas Driver's License preferred.
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UA EEO Statement : It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disabilities, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Open Until Filled : Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants : Open to all applicants.
Location / Region : Houston, Texas
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