Librarian

Tarrant County College; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Librarian at Tarrant County College, Southeast Campus, reports to the campus leader and provides direct assistance to library users with services and resources, including research, material selection, and developing strategies that support student success and the Learning Commons mission.

This role emphasizes collaboration with faculty to design instruction and learning objectives, offers orientations and online learning objects, and contributes to information literacy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA)accredited program
• Two (2) years' working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements

Responsibilities

• Uses existing and emerging technologies to enhance libraryservices and instruction.
• Assists in reviewing and revising appropriate guidelines andprocedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of thelibraries.
• Trains and supervises support staff and student workers asdirected.
• Gathers and compiles data, creates reports, and analyzes librarystatistics; assists in making data-based recommendations forcontinuous improvement.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop instruction opportunitiesand learning objectives to meet the needs of students and thecollege community; provides orientations, tours, classpresentations, and online learning objects that support successfuldevelopment of information literacy and research skills.
• Serves on search advisory committees to select new employees asneeded.
• Assumes responsibility for library operations as directed in theabsence of the Director and Assistant Director.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collectionto support instructional programs, community needs, and lifelonglearning pursuits.
• Participates in campus and College committees asappropriate.
• Helps to promote library awareness and use, markets libraryresources and programs to students, faculty and staff
• Stays informed on changing professional practices andadvancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, andacademic technology
• Works with other members of the library, learning commons,campus, and College to meet the goals and mission of the libraryand the college
• Travels throughout Tarrant County as needed
• Promotes and maintains an effective learning environment in theLearning Commons
• Actively participates in college-wide conversation on studentengagement and success
• Assists in building and maintaining community relations includingfaculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community topromote the library and the college; presents a positive image ofthe College's academic support services
• Performs other related responsibilities as necessary to advanceand ensure the success of the Learning Commons
• Identifies, cultivates, and develops effective and innovativeoutreach and engagement activities, making direct connections tostudents, faculty, staff, and the community at large to activelypromote the role of the library as a partner and supportscollaborations and activities that enhance student, faculty, andstaff success at all levels

Skills

Instructional methods

Learning styles

Library instruction

Online databases

Customer service

Collaboration

Data analysis

Research strategies

Education

ALA-accredited Master's in Library Science

Tools

Automated library systems

Web applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title:

Librarian

Department:

SE Library Services

Campus Location:

Southeast Campus

Employee Classification:

APT - Administrative

Position Type:

FT - Regular

Grant Funded:

No

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Compensation Details:

Starting Pay - $55,700

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Flexibility isrequired, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessarybased on department needs

Remote Eligible:

This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Librarian isresponsible for assisting library users directly with libraryservices and information resources in both library and onlinespaces, including conducting research, selecting needed material,and developing research strategies that contribute to studentsuccess and the mission and vision of the library to advance theLearning Commons.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Uses existing and emerging technologies to enhance libraryservices and instruction
• Assists in reviewing and revising appropriate guidelines andprocedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of thelibraries
• Trains and supervises support staff and student workers asdirected
• Gathers and compiles data, creates reports, and analyzes librarystatistics; assists in making data-based recommendations forcontinuous improvement
• Collaborates with faculty to develop instruction opportunitiesand learning objectives to meet the needs of students and thecollege community; provides orientations, tours, classpresentations, and online learning objects that support successfuldevelopment of information literacy and research skills
• Serves on search advisory committees to select new employees asneeded
• Assumes responsibility for library operations as directed in theabsence of the Director and Assistant Director
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collectionto support instructional programs, community needs, and lifelonglearning pursuits
• Participates in campus and College committees asappropriate
• Helps to promote library awareness and use, markets libraryresources and programs to students, faculty and staff
• Stays informed on changing professional practices andadvancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, andacademic technology
• Works with other members of the library, learning commons,campus, and College to meet the goals and mission of the libraryand the college
• Travels throughout Tarrant County as needed
• Promotes and maintains an effective learning environment in theLearning Commons
• Actively participates in college-wide conversation on studentengagement and success
• Assists in building and maintaining community relations includingfaculty, staff, students, administrators, and the community topromote the library and the college; presents a positive image ofthe College's academic support services
• Performs other related responsibilities as necessary to advanceand ensure the success of the Learning Commons
• Identifies, cultivates, and develops effective and innovativeoutreach and engagement activities, making direct connections tostudents, faculty, staff, and the community at large to activelypromote the role of the library as a partner and supportscollaborations and activities that enhance student, faculty, andstaff success at all levels

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA)accredited program
• Two (2) years' working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five (5) completed course(s) in fine arts and/orhumanities with a letter grade of at least a B
• At least one (1) year's working experience working in a communitycollege library setting
• At least one (1) year’s working experience supporting a fine artsand/or humanities department as a liaison or closely relatedposition

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective instructional methods and differentlearning styles
• Knowledge of library instruction and learning objectivesdevelopment
• Knowledge of automated library systems and web applications,utilizing online databases
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships including strong listening, verbal, and writtencommunication
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicatea wide range of problems in a fast-paced environment where thedemands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope andvolume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations basedon policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations whileexhibiting strong attention to detail, organization, andaccuracy
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff tomeet College and campus deliverables

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.