Library Reference & Research Specialist

Collin College; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College in Frisco, TX, seeks a part-time reference librarian to provide basic to intermediate reference services to students, faculty, staff and the public. The role requires evening/weekend availability and a Bachelor's degree with library experience.

The position includes circulation tasks, assisting with computing resources, and reference interviews, with opportunities to work both onsite and remotely as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of search strategies
• Knowledge of college resources
• Knowledge of the reference interview process
• Knowledge of college and library policies
• Knowledge of library databases
• Customer service skills
• Instructional skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide quick, correct, and professional answers for basic to intermediate inquiries using online resources and the reference and general collections.
• Perform circulation duties: create patron accounts, issue cards, check materials in/out, manage fines.
• Assist with computing resources (OPAC and Internet).
• Conduct reference interviews and research using print and electronic resources.
• Provide in-person and virtual reference services to library patrons.
• Assist with record keeping and database management.
• Weed and maintain the reference collection.

Skills

Reference services

Customer service

Information literacy

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computers & internet

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OPAC

Library databases

Job description

Collin College in Frisco, TX, seeks a part-time reference librarian to provide basic to intermediate reference services to students, faculty, staff and the public. The role requires evening/weekend availability and a Bachelor's degree with library experience.

The position includes circulation tasks, assisting with computing resources, and reference interviews, with opportunities to work both onsite and remotely as needed.