POSITION   DESCRIPTION 

 

Job Title:                  Systems Manager/Reference Librarian

Department:          Library

Reports To:           Director

Prepared Date:      July 22, 2008 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1.          Provides reference service to students, faculty and staff. 

2.         Assists patrons in the use of print and electronic resources, including the online catalog, web-based databases and the Internet. 

3.         Provides research education, including methodology and instruction in the use of essential library tools, to individual users and classes. 

4.         Maintains and operates the Sirsi Dynix Horizon library information system. 

5.         Serves as liaison to designated school or college of the university. 

6.         Works closely with the Information Technology /Reference  librarian to maintain library technology. 
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.  Demonstrated excellence in performance of reference duties.  Knowledge of and experience in research education together with excellent written and oral communication skills.  Two to four years experience with administration of a library information  system (Sirsi Dynix Horizon and Innovative Interfaces Millenium  preferred) in a client/server environment.  Knowledge of networking/LAN management.  Experience with Windows XP and Microsoft SQL.  Adept at troubleshooting hardware and software. 

TO APPLY:
Internal Applicants:
Submit a completed application form found in Payroll/Human Resources Room 2200. 

External Applicants:
Submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirement to: Madonna University, Attn: Human Resources, 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150, or e-mail your resume to hr@madonna.edu. 

                 MADONNA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

07.22.2008