Academic Librarian (Year-Round) Job at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI

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  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
  • Interlochen, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

A global destination for artists and arts enthusiasts, Interlochen Center for the Arts nurtures creativity through five dynamic platforms: Interlochen Arts Camp, the renowned summer arts program; Interlochen Arts Academy, the nation's premier fine arts boarding high school; Interlochen Presents, a producer of more than 600 annual performances by internationally celebrated guest artists, Interlochen students, and faculty; Interlochen Public Radio, two listener-supported, 24-hour public radio stations (classical music and news); and Interlochen College of Creative Arts, a convener for lifelong learning in the arts.

Interlochen Center for the Arts seeks an Academic Librarian to join the team of the Bonisteel Library, working with students, faculty, and staff for both the Interlochen Arts Academy and Interlochen Arts Camp. The Bonisteel Library strives to create an environment supporting learning, creativity, innovation, and knowledge/content creation. The Academic Librarian will develop meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and students; assist patrons in finding and creating information; provide a collection and set of services that reflect and anticipate patron's needs; and foster an atmosphere of welcome and support within the library. This position works from 8 am - 4:30 pm with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties:

  • Provide a high level of reference, research assistance, instruction and technical support to our users
  • Employ best practices of teaching and learning for integrating information literacy
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty, staff, and students
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of website content, tutorials, and other library aids
  • Oversee the ILS and Ebsco Discovery
  • Oversee cataloging and processing of materials
  • Manage Interlibrary Services, Michigan e-library electronic resource management, online collections, and digital services projects
  • Recommend and provide support implementing new and emerging technologies and processes
  • Supervise high school community service students
  • Collaborate with other library staff on the selection of materials for the library
  • Assist in the collection of data and preparation of reports
  • Participate in school-wide committee work when applicable
  • Seek the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
  • Comply with ICA policies/procedures and act as a good steward of ICA finances
  • Respect the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community
  • Prioritize duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Work environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office and library environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.

Education:

  • Must possess an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS required
  • An undergraduate degree in an arts and/or education related field is desirable, but not required

Experience:

  • Cataloging experience with knowledge of OCLC Connexion: skilled in using OCLC, knowledge of MARC and RDA, assigning subject headings and classification
  • Knowledge and experience with Libguides
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Proficient in using and teaching search techniques and library databases
  • Prolific reader
  • Knowledgeable in both the current and future trends and practices in libraries
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage a variety of responsibilities and projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Solving problems concerning ILS and Ebsco Discovery
  • Trouble-shooting technical difficulties concerning systems and equipment
  • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
  • Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories

Equipment Familiarity:

  • Mac laptops, Google Suite, Gmail, Koha, Ebsco Discovery and Libguides

Certifications, licenses or Special Training:

  • Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job Tags

Summer work, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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