Public Services Librarian - HigherEdJobs

Posting Number:	B026
Category:	APT

Position Status:
Part Time

Class Code:
15

Position Type:
Budgeted

Pay Rate:
Commensurate with education and experience.

Location:
Trinity River

Department:
TR Library Services

Job Summary:
Assists in planning, directing and delivering public services in the Library.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the planning, coordinating and evaluating of library services
• Participates in collection development and implementing a variety of library-based information technology applications
• Assists in the development of Library policies and procedures
• Trains and supervises support staff and student workers as directed
• Assists customers with basic library needs, including conducting research, online database searching, selecting material, and developing research strategy
• Prepares periodic reports pertaining to library services as directed
• Provides orientations to the library through class presentations, tours, and individual instruction
• Assists in the selection of new employees
• In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, assumes responsibility for library operations
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collection to support instructional programs
• Collaborates with faculty to develop library instruction and learning objectives to meet the needs of students and the college community
• Participates in campus and District committees
• Provides direct informational, reference, and reader's advisory services to the public
• Helps to promote library awareness and use
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
• Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library program
• Two (2) years of experience in library public service areas
• Knowledge of automated library systems, web applications and software programming, and current Mac and Windows operating systems
• Experience working with computerized systems including online databases, and assisting students with research projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
• Excellent customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills

Desired Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures:

• Two (2) years of professional library experience in a community college setting
• Demonstrated success in teaching

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Special Instructions Summary:
This is a part-time position not to exceed 19.5 hours per week to include Friday-Sunday schedule when Weekend College is in session.

Posting Date:
09/21/2012

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact Information:
carol everhart

Contact Phone:
817-515-1225

Contact Email:
carol.everhart@tccd.edu

Posting Specific Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
3. Do you have a Master's degree (or higher) in Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library program?
4. Do you have two (2) years of experience in library public service areas?

Applicant Documents:

Required:

1. Transcript

Optional:

1. Resume
   
2. Cover Letter

Tarrant County College is an equal opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175681764

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