LIRN is hiring part-time staff to expand the team of librarians supporting our Librarian Service.
Overview…
Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN) is a nonprofit consortium serving organizations with an educational mission. We offer our members unrivaled value for resources, a team of caring library experts, and future-focused technology services.
Today, LIRN serves over 350 schools in 42 states, 3 territories, and 12 nations: negotiating volume pricing discounts for licensed content, providing IT infrastructure for access to that content, offering technical support to ensure that subscriptions are working the way they should, and providing credentialed librarians to serve as or supplement existing librarian staff.
Description
This is a non-exempt, part-time, work from home, full-service librarian position in the state of Florida, United States. This position requires working regularly scheduled shifts early morning weekdays, late night weekdays, and weekend hours US/Eastern time.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• assisting students and faculty at subscribing member institutions;
• providing trainings via webinars;
• assisting members in identifying resources to support their curricula;
• contributing to activities intended to raise faculty, staff and student awareness of library resources and services;
• curation projects;
• and other duties as assigned.
Additionally, the librarian may assist with:
• compiling usage reports,
• creating instructional and marketing materials,
• and helping to develop ways to better serve members that subscribe to our librarian service and LIRN members in general.
This position requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
• Provide online library reference services via ticketing system, email, chat, and GoToMeeting.
• Provide information literacy instruction via virtual meetings and recorded presentations.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate.
• Provide excellent service through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Comply with all published policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be successful, the required qualifications for this role are:
• A Master’s degree in Library Science/Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited program
• Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of experience in an academic library
• A full-time resident of the state of Florida
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Windows/macOS, and relevant software programs.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Equipment Requirements
Part-time staff at LIRN are provided with a Macintosh computer and other equipment to perform the requirements of the job. However the candidate’s home office must meet the following requirements:
• A reliable high-speed connection with download speeds of at least 100 megabits per second and upload speeds of at least 10 megabits per second (100/10 Mbps).
• A dedicated/controlled work environment that supports the ability to conduct live presentations via webinar, and participate in video conferences, phone calls, and meetings without disturbances.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
• Constantly operates a computer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with students, faculty, and staff who have inquiries about their library resources or other details of the librarian service. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Application Process
All applicants must submit a cover letter, updated resume/curriculum vitae, an unofficial transcript, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) References to be considered for this position. The cover letter must describe your interest in working as a part-time Librarian at LIRN and explain the skills, strengths and experience you can bring to this position, as well as the days of the week and hours of the day that you are available to work. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants who are seeking immediate hiring roles should be aware that LIRN has an open posting for Librarians to staff the LIRN Librarian Services. Successful candidates will be contacted via email to continue the screening process.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of References
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial MLIS/MIS Transcript Required. Other Academic Transcripts Optional.
Deadline: September 6, 2024.
Compensation
Limited to no more than 30 hours per week.
Hourly Rate of $26.85/hour.
A shift differential pay of $2/hour when working after 5PM, before 8AM, or on weekends. All times US/Eastern
