Librarian - 5120

Maine Maritime Academy

Job Description

Supervisory Position

Job Title:  Librarian                                                                 Date:  May, 2012

Job Code:  5120

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Employee is head of the library department, and has overall responsibility for services and programs of the Academy library and archives.  Position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.  Employee is responsible for leadership and supervision of library staff, and for budget and report preparation.

DUTIES OF THE JOB

1. Drafts policies and procedures for library services and operations, and through the library staff communicates services and procedures to MMA and other library users.
2. Prepares budget proposals for library operations and submits to supervisor.
3. Develops and assesses library collections, and identifies and secures appropriate technology, equipment, and other resources to support the Academy’s programs and mission.
4. Investigates and analyzes library trends for the purpose of improving services.
5. Evaluates and assesses effectiveness of library services.
6. Serves as library representative on Academy committees as required, regularly attends Department Chair meetings, and monthly Faculty Senate meetings.
7. May provide reference services and bibliographic instruction to patrons; may assist with operation of Integrated Library Systems.
8. Supervises regular Academy and student employees.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties, which may be inherent to the position.  The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

JOB TITLE:  Librarian                                                              JOB CODE #: 5120

WAGE GRADE:   26                                                          TOTAL POINTS: 554