Learning Commons Librarian — Info Literacy & Service

Dallas College; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Library Services Specialist to provide high-quality learning commons support, reference assistance, and instruction to a diverse campus community, aligning with the college’s curriculum and mission.

The role involves teaching information literacy, developing guides, supporting faculty with course integration, and delivering courteous, accurate service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong information literacy instruction and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
• Ability to provide individual research assistance in person or online.
• Experience with automated library systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval.
• Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies in higher education.
• Official transcripts required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, teach, and assess information literacy across multiple environments and locations.
• Plan and conduct student and faculty orientations.
• Assist faculty with integrating library research into courses, in person and online.
• Provide answers to reference questions.
• Maintain a reference desk schedule and conduct reference interviews.
• Interact with patrons to locate and access information on-campus and online.
• Collaborate to deliver excellent customer service.
• Design and update research guides for databases, tools, and resources.

Skills

Customer service

Information literacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Automated library systems

Database searching

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Library Services Specialist to provide high-quality learning commons support, reference assistance, and instruction to a diverse campus community, aligning with the college’s curriculum and mission.

The role involves teaching information literacy, developing guides, supporting faculty with course integration, and delivering courteous, accurate service in a fast-paced environment.