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Library Departments

  • Administration:  
    • Responsible for the overall operation of the library
    • Administers the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of library services
    • Develops and implements policies and procedures, in consultation with the Library Committee, necessary for the operation and promotion of the library
    • Coordinates the development of the library collection, and maintains a collection responsive to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students
    • Promotes the library to faculty, staff, and students
  • User Services:

  • Provide bibliographic instruction and reference services to LMU faculty, students and staff, with emphasis on the University’s programs in Education and the JFWA.

  • Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students under the coordination of the Information Literacy Librarian.

  • Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.

  • Work in coordination with the Information Literacy Librarian to create, implement and/or maintain innovative electronic instructional resources including web- based tutorials and online library guides with responsibilities for special subject areas as assigned.

  • Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.

  • Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.

  • Maintains library reference and circulation statistics and communicates with Library Director.

  • Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.

  • Remains abreast of current or relevant professional developments, and educational and other organizations in the local community environment as related to LMU instruction and library services.

  • Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the user services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.

  • Participates in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.

 

  • University Archives and Special Collections: 
    • Creates access to the rich collection of original sources located in the University Archives and the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum according to accepted library standards such as AACR2-R, LCSH, LC Classification and other metadata schemas and standards
    • Provides Reference Services for LMU Researchers at Museum and within University Archives
    • Create archival images and digital repositories of scanned materials for access and preservation purposes
    • Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures for cataloging and maintaining the University Archives and Special Collections
    • In collaboration with the Library Director, prepare grant proposals and other fund raising initiatives
    • Organize and implement special projects, and participate in outreach and educational programs
    • Develop and maintain a preservation plan and quality standards for the Archives and Special Collections
    • Create innovative access options for the Abraham Lincoln Library and the Carnegie-Vincent Library holdings for searching and retrieval capabilities

     

  • Technical Services:
    • Maintains local bibliographic catalog to provide excellent topical access for catalog users 
    • Supervises acquisition procedures for new physical and electronic library collections, as coordinated by the Director of Library Services
    • Organizes and distributes periodical collections as available
    • Accepts gifts on behalf of the library
    • Responsible for original and copy cataloging
    • Maintains the library website, in conjunction with Information Literacy Librarian
    • Develops electronic systems to capture and reflect library holdings
    • Administrates the integrated library management system
    • Oversees acquisitions, serials, and technical processing
    • Oversees Interlibrary Loan Services for faculty, staff and students at LMU
    • Oversees the bookkeeping component of the technical services office
    • Makes recommendations for full text electronic resource delivery to library patrons based on subject specialist collection development needs.
    • Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students under the coordination of the Information Literacy Librarian.
    • Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
    • Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
    • Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
    • Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
    • Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the  technical services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.
    • Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures for technical services

     

  • Information Literacy:
    • Maintains local bibliographic catalog to provide excellent topical access for catalog users
    • Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large.
    •  In collaboration with the Library Director, develops an information literacy program, ensuring the use of appropriate assessment tools to gauge the value and quality of the library’s program. 
    • Coordinates and provides library instruction, i.e., orientation for new and transfer students and library instruction for research classes and by invitation.
    • Oversees and coordinates Information literacy training for all new freshman and education 210 students.
    • Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
    • Conducts faculty/staff workshops about information literacy topics.
    • Creates, implements and/or maintains innovative electronic instructional resources including web- based tutorials and online library guides with responsibilities for special subject areas as assigned.
    • Maintains database usage statistics and communicates with vendors and ACA technicians, as necessary.
    • Assists with updating and maintenance of library website.
    • Assists with assigned semester extended campus site visits to ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
    • Establishes appropriate learning outcomes linked to the library instructional content and assesses such outcomes on an annual basis.
    • Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
    • Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
    • Participate in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.

     

  • Reference and Bibliographic Instruction: 
    • Prepares, maintains, and narrates collection of unit level documentation to support the strategic planning process including statistical information, periodic and other reports, outcomes assessment, proposed annual budget, surveys, and others as required.
    • Establishes appropriate learning outcomes linked to the user services department and assesses such outcomes on an annual basis; provides assistance to the library director as needed to monitor and maintain contracts and/or reciprocal agreements.
    • Assists with the development and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures for public services.
    • Oversees Circulation Department daily operations, including audiovisual equipment.
    • Coordinates student workers’ schedules and trains and manages student workers in the library.
    • Coordinates library staff schedules for Reference Desk and library coverage for the main library.
    • Coordinates semester site visits with appropriate library and campus site personnel to  ensure management of collection development and library instruction and reference service at extended campus sites.
    • Provides reference service for residential and extended campus students and faculty using face-to-face models; telephone, e-mail, and Web.
    • Provides library instruction, i.e., orientation for new and transfer students and library instruction for research classes and by invitation.
    • Participates in Information literacy training for all new freshman, MLP Program, and education 210 students as assigned by Information Literacy Librarian.
    • Select resources in assigned subject areas for print/electronic collections.
    • Recommends and implements appropriate technology/equipment in support of the public services unit of the Carnegie-Vincent Library.
    • Participates in faculty and student library and technology workshops.
    • Participates in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies.