Academic Reference Librarian & Instruction

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College seeks a part-time librarian to provide library reference services and instruction to students, faculty, staff, and the public. You will help users locate information using databases, catalogs, eBooks, and streaming media, and participate in collection development and liaison activities within assigned disciplines.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, public speaking, and the ability to integrate technology into instruction while working under strict policies and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science, or library and information science from an accredited American Library Association institution.
• Three (3) years of reference experience in an academic, public or special library.
• This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide library reference services and instruction to Collin College students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Explain and assist students, faculty and staff in the use of the library databases, streaming audio and video, library catalog, electronic books and other features located on the library homepage.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain the library collection and serve as library liaison in assigned discipline department.
• Schedule and provide library instruction and orientation through class presentations, workshops and web-based instruction.

Skills

Reference services

Public speaking

Customer service

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Library catalog systems

Online databases platforms

Job description

Collin College seeks a part-time librarian to provide library reference services and instruction to students, faculty, staff, and the public. You will help users locate information using databases, catalogs, eBooks, and streaming media, and participate in collection development and liaison activities within assigned disciplines.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, public speaking, and the ability to integrate technology into instruction while working under strict policies and