Academic Liaison Librarian I: Instruction & Outreach

Fort Bend County; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 73,669,000 - 92,094,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I-Academic Liaison for the University Library. The role involves teaching library orientations and coordinating instruction for students and faculty, designing presentations, and assisting patrons with information needs.

You will join a diverse team, provide campus collaborations, cover during absences, manage reserves, and participate in emergency management activities. MLS and 2+ years of experience required; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school.
• 2 years of library-related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to assist diverse patrons.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching library orientations and research skills to students and public library patrons.
• Design and prepare presentations, handouts and content for library orientations, Research Skills and coordinated library instruction.
• Interacts with patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs.
• Responsible for library instruction in the absence of the Academic Liaison and for transfers and materials on reserve.
• Participates in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed by county managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Patron assistance

Public service

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I-Academic Liaison for the University Library. The role involves teaching library orientations and coordinating instruction for students and faculty, designing presentations, and assisting patrons with information needs.

You will join a diverse team, provide campus collaborations, cover during absences, manage reserves, and participate in emergency management activities. MLS and 2+ years of experience required; strong communication and interpersonal skills.