Virginia Union University
Library Consultant
Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Library Consultant
About the Library:
The collections at the L. Douglas Wilder Library and Learning Resource Center include over 170,000 book volumes and a wide variety of electronic and periodical resources. The library strives to provide users with a learning environment that enhances each user’s understanding of the research process. The library facilitates lifelong learning by enabling users, especially students, to gain the knowledge and the tools necessary for education in and out of the classroom.
Position Summary:
The position requires an orientation to provide excellent customer service and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Additional requirements include a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to operate computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. Responsibilities include providing basic directional information, shelving library materials, reading shelves for inventory, assisting in library materials processing, monitoring patron use of the library and reporting issues (i.e. leaks, broken equipment, etc.) to the Librarian on Duty, Dean or Administrative Assistant. Additional responsibilities include securing and closing the library building and/or opening of the library building as scheduled.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED. (required)Work Environment:
This person would need to be available to workdays, nights, and weekends.Physical Demands:
Must possess the ability to stand, squat, stoop, stretch, lift, carry, shelve, and retrieve books and materials from shelves and storage locations.Must possess the ability to read routine documents and a computer screen.Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the public both in person and over the telephone.Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard.
VUU is nourished by its African American and Christian heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: 1) Provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; 2) Empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and 3) Develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society.
Established in 1865, Virginia Union University gave newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education, for establishing a community, and for gaining economic, political and social advancement. The University is the result of a merger among four historic institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial, and Storer College. Richmond Theological Seminary held its first classes at Lumpkin’s Jail, a former holding cell for runaway slaves. The Wayland Seminary was founded in 1865 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society in Washington, DC. Two years later Storer College was founded in West Virginia, and Hartshorn Memorial College opened its doors in 1883 as the first college for African American women in the country. After operating independently for three decades, these notable seminaries joined forces to form Virginia Union University in 1899. Hartshorn Memorial and Storer Colleges would eventually join this Union in 1932 and 1964, respectively.
Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital city, Virginia Union University, a Baptist affiliated private institution, is best known for its world-renowned graduate school of theology. It also offers a broad range of educational opportunities in the liberal arts, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and study abroad. VUU’s commitment to student success has included an emphasis on student engagement and retention, and close interaction between faculty and students, both of which produce a synergy among scholarship, teaching, and learning.
At Virginia Union University®, we consistently search for and create growth opportunities that forge groundbreaking research, state of the art technology, or top-of-the-line curriculum. We welcome and encourage new ideas and processes that positively impact experiences. We require the following core values.
Spiritual Formation , as a faith-based University, we welcome the regular practice of prayer, worship, silence, and mediation that matures one’s relationships, values, and life purpose that lead to ongoing spiritual growth and transformation.
Integrity,
we value our commitment to fairness, honesty, and truth reflected in each person’s words and deeds while holding ourselves accountable for our personal and words and actions.
Diversity & Inclusion , as one of the nation’s oldest HBCUs, we value diversity in thought, perspective, and embodiment, trusting that we are stronger when various voices, traditions, and experiences are present.
Excellence,
we provide the highest quality of experiences and interactions while remaining flexible, responsive, and open-minded in developing and delivering programs, services, and facilities committed to exceeding the standards of what it means to be Best-In-Class.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Applications Deadline:
Application documents must be compiled into a single pdf file. Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu
The selected applicant may be required to submit to a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.
About the Library:
The collections at the L. Douglas Wilder Library and Learning Resource Center include over 170,000 book volumes and a wide variety of electronic and periodical resources. The library strives to provide users with a learning environment that enhances each user’s understanding of the research process. The library facilitates lifelong learning by enabling users, especially students, to gain the knowledge and the tools necessary for education in and out of the classroom.
Position Summary:
The position requires an orientation to provide excellent customer service and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Additional requirements include a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to operate computers, telephones, printers, and copiers. Responsibilities include providing basic directional information, shelving library materials, reading shelves for inventory, assisting in library materials processing, monitoring patron use of the library and reporting issues (i.e. leaks, broken equipment, etc.) to the Librarian on Duty, Dean or Administrative Assistant. Additional responsibilities include securing and closing the library building and/or opening of the library building as scheduled.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED. (required)Work Environment:
This person would need to be available to workdays, nights, and weekends.Physical Demands:
Must possess the ability to stand, squat, stoop, stretch, lift, carry, shelve, and retrieve books and materials from shelves and storage locations.Must possess the ability to read routine documents and a computer screen.Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the public both in person and over the telephone.Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard.
VUU is nourished by its African American and Christian heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity. Its mission is to: 1) Provide a nurturing, intellectually challenging and spiritually enriching environment for learning; 2) Empower students to develop strong moral values for success; and 3) Develop scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners of a global society.
Established in 1865, Virginia Union University gave newly emancipated slaves an opportunity for education, for establishing a community, and for gaining economic, political and social advancement. The University is the result of a merger among four historic institutions: Richmond Theological Seminary, Wayland Seminary, Hartshorn Memorial, and Storer College. Richmond Theological Seminary held its first classes at Lumpkin’s Jail, a former holding cell for runaway slaves. The Wayland Seminary was founded in 1865 by the American Baptist Home Mission Society in Washington, DC. Two years later Storer College was founded in West Virginia, and Hartshorn Memorial College opened its doors in 1883 as the first college for African American women in the country. After operating independently for three decades, these notable seminaries joined forces to form Virginia Union University in 1899. Hartshorn Memorial and Storer Colleges would eventually join this Union in 1932 and 1964, respectively.
Located in the heart of Virginia’s capital city, Virginia Union University, a Baptist affiliated private institution, is best known for its world-renowned graduate school of theology. It also offers a broad range of educational opportunities in the liberal arts, teaching, research, science, technology, continuing education, civic engagement, and study abroad. VUU’s commitment to student success has included an emphasis on student engagement and retention, and close interaction between faculty and students, both of which produce a synergy among scholarship, teaching, and learning.
At Virginia Union University®, we consistently search for and create growth opportunities that forge groundbreaking research, state of the art technology, or top-of-the-line curriculum. We welcome and encourage new ideas and processes that positively impact experiences. We require the following core values.
Spiritual Formation , as a faith-based University, we welcome the regular practice of prayer, worship, silence, and mediation that matures one’s relationships, values, and life purpose that lead to ongoing spiritual growth and transformation.
Integrity,
we value our commitment to fairness, honesty, and truth reflected in each person’s words and deeds while holding ourselves accountable for our personal and words and actions.
Diversity & Inclusion , as one of the nation’s oldest HBCUs, we value diversity in thought, perspective, and embodiment, trusting that we are stronger when various voices, traditions, and experiences are present.
Excellence,
we provide the highest quality of experiences and interactions while remaining flexible, responsive, and open-minded in developing and delivering programs, services, and facilities committed to exceeding the standards of what it means to be Best-In-Class.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Applications Deadline:
Application documents must be compiled into a single pdf file. Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact Askhr@vuu.edu
The selected applicant may be required to submit to a background investigation. VUU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.