Library Technology and Resources Coordinator

Search Number	# LIB 102
Currently, Albertus Magnus College requires its employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Category	Staff

Type	Full-Time

Campus	New Haven

Overview	The Library Technology and Resources Coordinator facilitates the coordination of services between librarians, students, and faculty to access information resources, support academic research, and utilize information technology. This role specifically supports the technical systems needs of the library, and collaborates with other members of the Library and Information Technology Services division on various functions, including access services, circulation services, collection development services, event support, and the promotion of library services.

Overview

The Library Technology and Resources Coordinator facilitates the coordination of services between librarians, students, and faculty to access information resources, support academic research, and utilize information technology. This role specifically supports the technical systems needs of the library, and collaborates with other members of the Library and Information Technology Services division on various functions, including access services, circulation services, collection development services, event support, and the promotion of library services.

About Albertus Magnus College	Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

About Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College thrives as a diverse and dynamic institution serving 1,500 students in three distinct degree programs: traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate and master’s degrees. Through its liberal arts and professional educational offerings and its long- standing excellence in student-centered, values-based education, Albertus Magnus College is a shining example of modern day education. The Albertus campus provides a distinctive environment for students, faculty and staff. The College’s 50-acre, park-like campus, within walking distance to downtown New Haven, is located in one of the city’s most distinguished residential neighborhoods, Prospect Hill, which features both early 20th century mansions and modern architectural gems. Numerous academic, student services, and athletic facilities grace the campus, which serve as an attraction to prospective students. The Mission Statement of Albertus Magnus College is to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application.

Essential Functions	Provide first-level help desk support for phone calls and walk-in visitors to Rosary Hall and Aquinas Hall. Provide first-level classroom equipment support to instructors and faculty. Create and maintain access services reports and notices Support the library staff in the use of the library management system (OCLC). Serve as on-ground Library and Information Technology Services staff coverage Maintain and update the research guides using the LibGuides system. Facilitate communications with faculty regarding library services and facilities Faculty. Collaborate with other support staff on special tasks and projects. Provide circulation and information help desk services Assist with the digitizing of library reserve materials for faculty and staff. Provide collection services, including the shelving of books, removal of books from the collection, and shelf-reading the collection for organization Work with the Library Operations Manager and the VP of LITS to develop and implement new projects Promote library services, facilities, and activities through social media and other channels Take a lead role in seeking out new projects and work with the LITS team to complete them. Provide support for special projects in the Library & ITS department, which may include videography and video editing, website development, network infrastructure improvements, among other projects Manage the FWS student workers and assist with the Tech Tutors Lead programming of events for the library Serve as cataloger for the library Categorize and classify library materials, including books, CDs, films, newspapers, or other documents. Follow library standards and guidelines when classifying documents. Ensure all materials can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods. Perform original and copy cataloging and adapt online records according to guidelines in all subject areas and languages. Input details about new material into the library catalog. Consult with colleagues on improving the cataloging process.

Essential Functions

Provide first-level help desk support for phone calls and walk-in visitors to Rosary Hall and Aquinas Hall.
Provide first-level classroom equipment support to instructors and faculty.
Create and maintain access services reports and notices
Support the library staff in the use of the library management system (OCLC).
Serve as on-ground Library and Information Technology Services staff coverage
Maintain and update the research guides using the LibGuides system.
Facilitate communications with faculty regarding library services and facilities Faculty.
Collaborate with other support staff on special tasks and projects.
Provide circulation and information help desk services
Assist with the digitizing of library reserve materials for faculty and staff.
Provide collection services, including the shelving of books, removal of books from the collection, and shelf-reading the collection for organization
Work with the Library Operations Manager and the VP of LITS to develop and implement new projects
Promote library services, facilities, and activities through social media and other channels
Take a lead role in seeking out new projects and work with the LITS team to complete them.
Provide support for special projects in the Library & ITS department, which may include videography and video editing, website development, network infrastructure improvements, among other projects
Manage the FWS student workers and assist with the Tech Tutors
Lead programming of events for the library
Serve as cataloger for the library
- - Categorize and classify library materials, including books, CDs, films, newspapers, or other documents.
  - Follow library standards and guidelines when classifying documents.
  - Ensure all materials can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods.
  - Perform original and copy cataloging and adapt online records according to guidelines in all subject areas and languages.
  - Input details about new material into the library catalog.
  - Consult with colleagues on improving the cataloging process.

Qualifications	Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the LibGuide platform Experience with library databases Familiarity with ILS, specifically OCLC WMS Working understanding of information technology resources Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge \| Skills \| Abilities	Demonstrated commitment to customer service. Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse group of people. Keen attention to detail.

Special Work Schedule Requirements	Normal office environment. Weekend and evening work are expected.

To Apply	Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for two professional references as one document electronically to hr@albertus.edu. Please reference search # in subject line.

Albertus Magnus College has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the College community. Albertus Magnus College is an equal opportunity employer and invites all qualified applicants to consider this opportunity and to apply.

Albertus Magnus College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Albertus Magnus College to comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons so as to prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against any employee, intern or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Albertus Magnus College promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity throughout the College. The College forbids all forms of illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation.