Librarian I - Public Services

South Texas College; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Librarian I - Public Services to provide reference and instruction to students, faculty, staff, and community users. You will contribute to developing, promoting, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating library services and collections, fostering a positive work environment across Dual Credit and Digital Learning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Library Science and 2+ years of library instruction experience, with travel across the college district and

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and library information systems.
• Strong background in electronic library resources and online research.
• Knowledge of traditional and digital reference materials and library information systems.
• Ability to operate presentational equipment and general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the college district.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and consultation services in person, by phone, and through virtual reference technology.
• Provides library instruction to traditional, Dual Enrollment and Digital Learning students in accordance with ACRL guidelines.
• Serves as library liaison to assigned academic departments and communicates library updates regularly.
• Assists in developing and maintaining print and digital library and archival collections and services.
• Creates and maintains subject and specialty research guides and provides online workshops and tutorials.
• Maintains library engagement activities and displays; assists with circulation services and patron data protection.
• Trains and supervises Library staff; maintains professional knowledge and relationships within the department.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Online research

Education

Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library information systems

Job description

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Transcripts

Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts

Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Job Description

Department: Library

General Statement of Job

The Librarian I - Public Services provides reference and instruction services to students, faculty, staff, and community users, and contributes to the development, promotion, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of library services and collections. Fosters a positive work environment that motivates and empowers faculty, staff, and students, including Dual Credit and Digital Learning students.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides reference and consultation services in person, by phone, and through the use of virtual reference technology.
• Provides library instruction to traditional, Dual Enrollment and Digital Learning students in accordance with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) guidelines for academic libraries.
• Serves as library liaison to assigned academic departments, responsible for communicating library updates on a regular basis, attending department meetings to present about library services and resources, and connecting with faculty for collection development and library instruction services.
• Assists in developing and maintaining print and digital library and/or archival collections and services.
• Creates and maintains subject and specialty research guides and provides online research workshops and interactive tutorials as assigned.
• Assists with library and archives programming, library engagement activities, and creating book and other informational displays.
• Assists with circulation services including technology checkouts and orientations to community users, and assists in maintaining current and accurate departmental files, records, and procedure manuals with attention to the protection of sensitive patron information.
• Assists in training and supervising Library Public Services Direct-Wage, Work Study, and Classified staff.
• Maintains a professional knowledge of library or specific job-related fields; including participating in special training opportunities.
• Builds and maintains excellent public/working relationships with coworkers, students, faculty and staff.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Library Science and/or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program required.
• At least two (2) years of demonstrated library instruction experience in face-to-face and/or online classrooms, preferred.
• Recent academic library experience, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, the Windows environment, internet research skills, and library information systems.
• Strong background in electronic library resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traditional and digital reference materials and automated library information systems.
• Ability to operate presentational equipment commonly found in classrooms and general office equipment.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and miss