Part-Time Librarian - Addison, Illinois

About DeVry University:

Founded in 1931, DeVry University is one of the largest, private sector universities in North America, with more than 90,000 students enrolled in the United States and Canada. The university’s mission is to foster student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, business, science and the arts. With more than 95 locations, DeVry University delivers practitioner-oriented undergraduate and graduate degree programs onsite and online that meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed student population. Home to five colleges of study, including Business & Management, Engineering & Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Media Arts & Technology, DeVry University’s outstanding faculty members, work in the fields that they teach, providing students with real-world experiences that prepare them for high-growth careers.
 
DeVry University is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Downers Grove, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, find us on Twitter @DeVryUniv, Facebook /DEVRYUNIVERSITY or visit newsroom.devry.edu.

Overview:

The Part-time Librarian provides library, reference, and support service to students and faculty through bibliographic instruction, collection development, and supervision of student employees.  This position is a part-time position working approximately 25 hours per week during evening and Saturday shifts.  Ideal candidates will have flexibility of working hours to accommodate bibliographic instruction and online reference services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides face-to-face, e-mail, and on-line reference service for students, faculty and staff.
• Provides bibliographic instruction.
• Assists with the operation of the library’s automated circulation system and circulation desk operations.
• Trains and supervises student and temporary workers in circulation desk operations. 
• Makes recommendations for collection development.
• Assists with public relations, prepares posters, exhibits and handouts.
• Oversees inter-library loan activity.
• Conducts library statistical reporting.
• Organizes cataloguing per OCLC (Ohio College Library Center) standards.
• Prepares processing, recording, and claiming of serial subscriptions.  Oversees the weeding and disposal of outdated issues.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Below are the minimum requirements of the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required to competently perform in this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Master of Library Services (MLS) or other equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution (MLS candidates with completed relevant coursework will also be considered).
• At least two to three years relevant work experience as a Reference Librarian, preferably in an Academic Setting.
• Experience in the use of online databases, the internet, and traditional print resources required.
• Availability to work evenings (5:00PM-9:00PM) and Saturdays (8:00AM-1:00PM) required.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Thank you for applying for this outstanding opportunity today.