Learning Commons Librarian - Info Literacy & Support

Dallas College; Texas; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College in Texas is seeking a Librarian to deliver high-quality library services, including instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse campus community.

This on-site role may transition to hybrid after six months, based on job responsibilities and campus policy. A Bachelor’s in Library Science is required, with a Master’s degree preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program, Master's preferred.
• Strong commitment to information literacy instruction and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
• Ability to provide individual research assistance and instruction on the fly, in person, or online.
• Experience with automated library systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval.
• Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education.
• Official transcript will be required.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Will be subject to criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, teach, and assess information literacy in various environments at various College locations including visits to classes, in-person, and online presentations.
• Participates in the planning and conducting student and or faculty orientations.
• Assist faculty with the integration of library research and information retrieval skills in their courses both face-to-face and in the course management system.
• Provide answers to reference questions.
• Conduct reference interviews and maintains a reference desk schedule.
• Interact and provide assistance to patrons (students, faculty, staff, and guests) in identifying, locating, and accessing information on-campus and online.
• Work as a member of a team with the goal of excellent customer service.
• Design, maintain, and update guides (research tools, digital resources, and databases in both online and print) to improve access and use of information including, but not limited to, the navigation of databases, style and format guides, subject and course-specific guides, copyright, and plagiarism.
• Assist in the supervision and training of work study students employed at the library.
• Carry out special projects promoting the library and its resources.
• Assists in planning and implementing programs and public relations activities.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintains current awareness in the field.
• Maintains the Reference and Circulation areas.
• Utilizes excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact effectively with the college community.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Information literacy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Library Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Automated library systems

Job description

Dallas College in Texas is seeking a Librarian to deliver high-quality library services, including instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse campus community.

This on-site role may transition to hybrid after six months, based on job responsibilities and campus policy. A Bachelor’s in Library Science is required, with a Master’s degree preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged.