Seminole State College of Florida is accepting applications for the position of Associate Librarian, Research & Instruction. Come join our team of creative librarians!
This position is anticipated to begin in August 2021 and is a regular, full-time 12 month contract Bargaining Unit Faculty position on track for continuing contract. The salary range is $59,451 to $77,286, and applications must be received by May 24. Full details on the position are available here: https://www.seminolestate.edu/hr/jobs?id=104152.
DESCRIPTION:
Provides professional library services with 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; determines 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 deselection of materials, and participates as 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 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).