BUENOS Data Analysis and Research Librarian

Position Information

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Design and implement comprehensive information literacy training for faculty and undergraduate students.
• Design and implement information for BUENOS first-year student orientation program.
• Development of online research guides for all undergraduate degree programs.
• Provide research support services to faculty and students.
• Gather monthly usage statistics; prepare reports necessary for continuously assessing services, print, and existing electronic resource subscriptions, such as content overlap and cost-per-use reports; assist with annual IPEDS and occasional accreditation reports.
• Implement inventory audit of shelf list; correct cataloging errors using LC classification.
• Assist Library colleagues in developing plans, policies, and procedures for library services.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay informed about new services and products relevant to the library.

Education

MLS/MLIS/MSLIS or comparable degree conferred by an A.L.A. accredited institution.

Experience

Four years in an academic library with experience in public services, reference, information literacy instruction, cataloging, or academic program development is preferred. However, paid or voluntary internships in Data Science, Statistics, or Institutional Data in higher education will be considered for partial fulfillment of the four-year library experience requirement.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities

Knowledge of library databases and current library-related technologies.

Knowledge of library management systems, especially ALMA/Primo.

Knowledge of MARC format and basic cataloging preferred.

Ability to work with racially and ethnically diverse students and faculty.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily sedentary. Some lifting is required (approximately 25 pounds).
• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines is required.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting. Duties include evening and weekend hours on a rotating schedule.

Organizational Data

This is an exempt position, which supervises other staff and may supervise student workers.

Professional Affiliation

None required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. Please submit an application, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources
Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Fax: (830)-372-6409
Email: humanresources@tlu.edu

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.