Research Librarian

DORDT UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION 

JOB TITLE:               Research Librarian

DEPARTMENT:       Hulst Library

REPORTS TO:          Director of Library Services

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Lead the library’s team in providing instruction and research assistance for Dordt University students, Dordt employees, and the broader community. Manage and maintain the library’s electronic resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the library’s team in providing instruction and research assistance for Dordt students, Dordt employees, and the broader community.

• Manage and maintain the library’s electronic resources, including vendor communication, updates, and troubleshooting.

• Provide library support for faculty research and teaching.

• Represent the library on institutional committees as appointed.

• Create and update online library guides for disciplinary research.

• Keep abreast of relevant best practices, trends, and technologies that impact academic libraries.

• Compile and report usage statistics for electronic resources.

• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that holds to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).

• Understanding and commitment to the mission of Dordt University.

• A master’s degree in librarianship or a related field is preferred. 

• Experience with electronic resources in an academic library is preferred.

• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot electronic and technology challenges in remote and on-campus environments.

• Ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing.

• Ability to effectively listen and respond to patron inquiries.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.