The Drescher Graduate Campus Librarian is a key member of the team of library faculty and staff who together manage the operations of the graduate campus libraries at Pepperdine University. In alignment with the University’s mission and strategic plan, the Drescher Graduate Campus Librarian develops strong working relationships with faculty, students, staff, and affiliated researchers at the Graziadio Business School, School of Public Policy, and Graduate School of Education and Psychology to support their learning, research, and teaching needs through collections and services. The person in this position is responsible for providing group and individual instruction and consultation for basic and advanced research and for academic courses. Additionally, the librarian collaborates with colleagues to enhance existing programs and services and to develop new programs and services that promote the use of the libraries’ collections, services, and expertise as opportunities arise.

Duties

• Provide research and reference assistance, and other critical services to Drescher Campus Library users. Responsibilities include assisting patrons in locating information using analog and digital sources, providing general research and reference assistance in person and virtually, and offering in-depth research and reference support in business, public policy, education and psychology.
• Serve as liaison to faculty in select academic division(s) assigned based on the librarian's academic background and work experience. Tasks include: Providing in-person and online library instruction sessions, developing online instructional resources and tutorials to support the use of library resources, selecting relevant materials in all formats, deselecting materials, and promoting the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materials.
• Manage the Drescher Campus Library and iLab. Responsibilities include: supervising library staff and students in daily activities at the library; crafting, maintaining, and implementing onboarding training materials for student assistants and circulation staff to utilize as needed; evaluating staff and students' performance; and overseeing equipment, software, and utilization of the iLab; flexibly working occasional evening and weekend hours and occasional days at the West Los Angeles and Calabasas campuses as operational needs demand.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned, including but not limited to: engagement in research and publishing according to guidelines in the Librarians' Handbook; service on Library and University committees; and participation in professional development activities.
• Uphold University mission and Libraries' core values through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree of Library Science or comparable graduate degree.
• An appreciation for and commitment to the university’s Christian mission and a desire to contribute actively to that mission; demonstrated sound judgment and emotional intelligence; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, well-organized, team player, highly motivated, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with emerging technologies and data literacy. WMS or other library system; MS Suite; Google Workspace; Zoom.

Preferred:

• Second master's degree in relevant subject area.
• Command of business and specialized bibliographic databases, reference sources, and techniques for research.
• Experience serving graduate students, online students, and international students.
• Experience in providing information literacy instruction and collection development.
• Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and best practices.
• Experience using Springshare products such as LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibCal; video capture and editing software.

This is a Librarian, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $68,640 - $70,500 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.