Public Services Librarian

• Oversee the AGSL’s reference services
• Develop and deliver innovative instructional programming
• Provide timely and accurate reference and research assistance
• Support research and use of AGSL collections by local and worldwide scholarly and non-scholarly audiences
• Promote collections and services through physical and digital exhibits, presentations, and public programs
• Develop and coordinate specialized projects, programs, procedures, and services
• Oversee day-to-day functions of reference, instruction, and outreach programs
• Direct training and supervise student Reference Interns and student workers
• Serve as a resource to librarians and staff outside the unit
• Modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve public services experiences
• Serve as liaison to academic disciplines and campus units regarding collections, instructional and research support, and library services
• Serve on campus, local, state, and national librarianship committees
• Conduct outreach for the collection
• Cultivate relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues
• Develop, curate, and manage collections

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school by date of employment
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in geography, history, or related area
• Training/experience in special collections and rare and modern cartographic collections
• Evidence of experience in an academic or research library
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty to plan and teach library instruction involving primary source materials
• Experience supervising the day-to-day work of student employees
• Experience creating physical and virtual exhibits
• Familiarity with resource description, metadata standards, and schemas for cartographic, rare book, and archival collections
• Evidence of experience working with foreign language materials
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to public services and strong interpersonal skills for assisting users from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to manage projects effectively and independently, with strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills
• Demonstrated understanding of geographic concepts and cartographic resources
• Resume and cover letter required
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire
• Employment requires a criminal background check
• Applicant and reference checks regarding past findings or pending allegations of sexual violence and sexual harassment

Demonstrates expertise in reference services, instructional programming, and collection management, with a strong commitment to public services and collaboration with diverse audiences. Proficient in developing exhibits and managing projects within academic and research library settings.

• Master’s Degree In Library Science
• Experience In Special Collections
• Supervision Of Student Employees
• Creating Physical And Virtual Exhibits
• Familiarity With Metadata Standards

• Reference Services
• Instructional Programming
• Collection Management
• Resource Description
• Metadata Standards
• Project Management
• Research Assistance
• Outreach Programs
• Curating Collections
• Training And Supervision

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Collaborative Work

• ALA Accredited Library Science Degree

• Academic Library
• Research Library
• Cartographic Collections
• Primary Source Materials
• Public Services
• Exhibits
• Geographic Concepts
• Foreign Language Materials
• Librarianship Committees
• Diverse Educational Backgrounds