[LM_NET] JOB POSTING - Esperanza College of Eastern University

["Christine C. Poirier" <cpoirier@NEACADEMY.ORG>]

Esperanza College of Eastern University, a two year College serving the
community of Philadelphia and specifically the Hispanic community, is
seeking a Solo Librarian to run all areas--Circulation, Cataloging,
Reference-- of their 10,000 volume library.   System used: OPALS.   This
is an independent library associated with, but not managed by, Eastern
University's library.

 

 

 

 


Position Description


LIBRARIAN

 

 

Department:   Esperanza College


Position:          Librarian

I.       Position Summary

 

The Librarian is responsible for the overall operation of the library.
The librarian is responsible for managing book acquisition, the book
lending process, online resources, liaison with the Warner Library of
Eastern University, inter-library loans and academic support to the
faculty and dean.  The librarian also provides direct customer service
to students, faculty, staff and visitors.  The Librarian also oversees
administration of the library cataloging system (OPALS).  The Librarian
reports to the Dean of Esperanza College.  

 

II.       Position Responsibilities

 

1.      Develop a mission statement for the library.

 

2.      Complete the sorting and cataloging of acquired books.

 

3.      Develop a 5-year library plan and time line.

 

4.      Assess the adequacy of the library book and journal collection,
including e-books, and proposal for multi-year book and journal
acquisition.

 

5.      Administer the library cataloging and information system
(OPALS).

 

6.      Outreach to the faculty to provide assistance to students in
support of their academic program, especially with regard to learning
best research practices.

 

7.      Supervise student workers and any others working in the library,
including administration of the circulation desk.

 

8.      Establish and maintain an active ongoing working relationship
with the Warner Library at Eastern University's main campus in St.
David's.

 

9.      Maintain current knowledge and skills level in library science
by participating in conferences and/or taking graduate courses in the
field.  

 

 


III.                   Accountability and Oversight


   

         A.  Reports to:                          Dean of Esperanza
College 

         B.  Supervises:                         Library student workers
and other part-time assistants as needed

 


VI.        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


*        Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent.  

*        Operational experience in Library management, especially in
planning and establishing new libraries. 

*        Familiarity with the educational needs and cultural dynamics of
multicultural students, especially Latinos.

*        Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, word
processing, Access. PowerPoint, Internet and email) is required.  

*        Must be willing to work at the Esperanza College campus at
Esperanza in North Philadelphia.

 

Contact:

 

Dr. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier

Dean

 

Esperanza College of Eastern University

4261 N. 5th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

215-324-0746 ext. 419

215-967-9706 fax 

 

www.esperanza.us

http://esperanza.eastern.edu

 

 

 

Posted by:

Christine Poirier

Librarian

Prep Zone Learning Coach

 

  

 

             301 West Hunting Park Avenue

             Philadelphia, PA 19140

 

             (215) 457-3667 x 2263

             (215) 457-4381 fax

             cpoirier@neacademy.org

 

             www.neacademy.org

             www.esperanza.us <http://www.esperanza.us/> 

 

 


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