Librarian Temporary Pool

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits at full employee cost

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is hiring a Temporary Pool Librarian to provide quality library services using current technology. This part-time position requires a master's degree in library science and entails various duties including assisting patrons, supervising staff, and conducting library instruction. Applicants should possess three years of library experience and be prepared for background checks. This role offers temporary employment with options for medical benefits at full cost.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program.
• Three years of professional library work preferred.
• Knowledge of information, public, and circulation services procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research assistance.
• Assist in supervision of clerical and technical personnel.
• Collect data and prepare reports.

Skills

Reference and research assistance

Supervision of staff

Library instruction

Cooperative relationships

Budget preparation

Publicity efforts

Education

Master's degree in library science

3 years of professional library work

Job description

Job Title

Librarian Temporary Pool

Position Title

Librarian Temporary Pool

Department

Library & Learning Services

Campus

College Wide

Additional Information

Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS. This posting is a pool and not for any specific position. Job duties listed in this posting are general in nature and will vary depending on location. Specific job duties will be explained during interview. This is a temporary part‑time position with option for medical benefits at full employee cost.

Transcripts

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.

Work Hours (for hourly positions)

Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade

N/A

Job Category

Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type

Temporary Part-Time

General Summary

To use current technology necessary to provide quality library services.

Requirements

Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited graduate program; three years of professional library work preferred; including knowledge of information, public, and circulation services procedures; knowledge in the use of computers in contemporary library services; familiarity with materials processing; and academic library instruction experience. Academic library experience preferred.

Duties

• Provide reference and research assistance to individuals.
• Assist in the supervision of clerical and technical personnel in the information and public services operation of the library area.
• Delegate assignments to clerical and technical personnel in the area and establish their priorities, including reference and circulation.
• Collect data and prepare all reports pertinent to the library area.
• Coordinate the library instruction program and conduct library tours.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships for faculty and students with public and private libraries in the college district.
• Coordinate the reference area and the preparation of bibliographies.
• Maintain and revise, when necessary, the portion of the library procedures handbook pertinent to the library area.
• Assist in publicity efforts of the College through the Executive Director of Library and Learning Services including Faculty Guide, Student Guide, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and control expenditures in this area of the library.
• Promote the utilization of the library resources with faculty.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

• Current criminal record/child abuse clearances required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check.
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check.