Resource Sharing Librarian
Batesville, MS - USA
Job Summary
One Role a World of Impact Lyon College is looking for a versatile energetic librarian to lead our resource sharing program and help shape how our campus community discovers accesses and preserves information. This isnt a one-note job - youll move between reference desk archives classroom and social media feed all in the same week. At Lyon you wont be a cog in a giant system. Youll be a visible valued member of a close-knit library team where your ideas actually shape how we serve our campus. Small college big impact!
What Youll Do
- Provide research and reference services across print and digital resources working directly with faculty staff and students in a range of subject areas
- Manage Interlibrary Loan (ILL) operations including creating clear helpful materials that promote ILL services to the campus
- Bring our online presence to life through social media and polished user-friendly LibGuides
- Build surveys tutorials forms and other communications using Google services LibWizard and other library tools
- Steward our ContentDM digital archives and the Colleges physical archival collections
- Teach library instruction sessions as needed
- Supervise and mentor student workers
- Lead outreach efforts on and off campus through programming information sharing and community connections
- Contribute to library data collection and help shape library policy
- Take on other duties as assigned by the Library Director - because no two days here look exactly alike
What You Bring
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent experience)
- Comfort with ILL platforms and eagerness to learn tools like LibGuides LibWizard ContentDM and Google Workspace
- A natural communicator whos just as comfortable drafting a tutorial as posting on social media
- Interest in archives and special collections
- Strong organizational skills and enjoyment of mentoring student staff
- A collaborative spirit and genuine passion for removing barriers between people and information
About Lyon College Lyon College is a selective private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in the historic town of Batesville Arkansas. Home to more than 660 students from 30 states and 18 countries the College is renowned for its inclusive and nurturing academic community. Batesville with a population of 11000 was named the Best City to Live in Arkansas by USA Today. It offers a safe vibrant environment and is a regional hub for commercial medical and social activities.
Why Lyon At Lyon we prioritize excellent teaching inclusive environments and the persistence and success of our students and faculty. We support innovative teaching meaningful research and professional development in a close-knit academic community. Our liberal arts foundation encourages students to think critically about their place in the world and explore diverse perspectives.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lyon College does not discriminate based on race color religion gender age disability sexual orientation or national origin. We comply with all federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunities. Learn more about Lyon College at . Join us at Lyon College and be the difference in shaping the future of curious and dedicated students!
About Company
Lyon College is an independent, residential, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college located in Batesville, Arkansas. Come experience Lyon education at one of the best private colleges in Arkansas!