DESCRIPTION:

Provides professional library services with an emphasis on reference and instruction, under the direction of the Director, College Libraries. Working in a team environment provides leadership for library services, and direction in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the library’s information literacy instruction program. Creates instructional and training materials in print, multimedia, and interactive formats. Works collaboratively with other academic support services staff across the campus to develop programs and initiatives for the college community.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as Research/Instruction Librarian in assisting students, faculty, staff, and other library users with identification, location, interpretation, and use of library resources in electronic and print formats.
2. Teaches in a classroom setting using a variety of instructional approaches and technologies; plans lessons and assesses learning outcomes of instruction sessions; determine the appropriate format for delivery of materials.
3. Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of collection development; uses available tools to review and select, maintains familiarity with assigned collection sections for selection and de-selection of materials, and participates as a member of the Collection Development team for developing policy and procedure.  This requires frequent bending with the ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted. It also requires the ability to push, pull book carts; bend, stoop, kneel and reach on occasion, and climb on a low stool to reach six-foot high shelving.
4. Participates in Information Services Desk schedule rotation for the assigned campus with other librarians, and provides library services in person, by phone, through email and other electronic or digital means.
5. Develops library services, resources, and materials for access and instruction to keep pace with the classroom, online, electronic, multi-media and interactive environments.
6. Serves as librarian-in-charge while working at the Information Services Desk, or in the absence of Library Director or Campus Librarian.
7. Serves as librarian liaison to specified academic departments of the college; communicates and collaborates with teaching faculty.
8. Offers input on budget, resources, and infrastructure required for the library to provide the best service to students and faculty; demonstrates knowledge of and implements college policies and procedures, participates in setting goals and objectives for library services, maintains appropriate records, reports, and statistics with accuracy and timeliness.
9. Participates in professional activities, on-going continuing education, and maintains familiarity with theory, practices, and trends in college libraries.
10. Perform other duties as required or requested.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in Library/information science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
2. Thorough working knowledge of Library services and standard procedures; some experience with reference services in academic Library.
3. Experience with online and automated systems, networked environments, electronic information sources, database research, and the Internet).

Applications accepted applications through November 13^th

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.seminolestate.edu/hr/jobs/?id=103750