What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collection and Library Services Librarian position at Thomas More University?
Thomas More University is guided by the Characteristics of a Saint: Hospitality, Humility, Service, and Stewardship. We strive to support a welcoming community that recognizes the dignity of every person, approaches learning and relationships with openness and humility, serves others with compassion and purpose, and faithfully stewards the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities entrusted to us. These values shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire our commitment to educating individuals who lead lives of purpose, integrity, and service.
The Collections & Library Services Librarian serves as the operational and infrastructure backbone of the Benedictine Library, ensuring that resources are accessible, systems function effectively, and collections support the curricular and institutional needs of the University.
This position provides leadership in access services, collections management, library systems, and resource workflows, while also contributing targeted liaison work and outreach connected to collections and services within a collaborative, small-library environment.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Access Services & Resource Delivery
- Manage interlibrary loan (ILL) services
- Coordinate circulation, reserves, and resource delivery workflows
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for access and service delivery
- Ensure consistent, reliable access to library resources
2. Collections & Resource Management
- Implement collection development decisions in collaboration with library director, R&I librarian, and faculty
- Manage acquisitions, subscriptions, and vendor relationships
- Lead collection maintenance initiatives, including weeding and evaluation
- Support alignment of collections with curriculum and institutional priorities
3. Cataloging, Processing & Discoverability
- Ensure timely processing and availability of library materials
- Perform or oversee copy cataloging and metadata maintenance
- Maintain organization and discoverability of physical and electronic resources
4. Library Systems & Technology
- Administer and maintain the integrated library system (e.g., Koha)
- Troubleshoot access and resource issues
- Maintain the functional and service aspects of the library website, utilizing the LibGuides Content Management System (CMS) platform
5. Government Documents (this is an electronic collection)
- Manage the government documents collection
- Ensure organization, accessibility, and compliance with applicable standards
6. Records Management & Archives Support
- Coordinate records intake, organization, and storage
- Maintain selected archival materials at a basic operational level
- Support institutional records retention and preservation practices
7. Outreach & Liaison (Targeted)
- Serve as liaison to assigned programs or departments (limited scope)
- Conduct outreach that promotes collections and services
- Support student engagement with library resources
8. Assessment & Continuous Improvement (Shared)
- Contribute to assessment of library services and collections
- Collect and analyze data to inform decision-making
- Support institutional reporting and accreditation processes
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in campus committees and collaborative initiatives
- Engage in professional development and remain current with library trends and practices
- Perform other duties as assigned based on library priorities
Education, Specialized and/or Technical Knowledge Requirements:
- Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program preferred
- Experience in academic libraries or related settings preferred
- Familiarity with library systems, collections, or access services desirable
Interested candidates please upload a resume and cover letter when completing the electronic application.