Library Reference Services Assistant

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Collin College located in Wylie, Texas is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian to provide basic to intermediate reference services to students, faculty, staff and the general public. You will support circulation duties and help manage the library’s collections under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has two years of library-related experience or eighteen credit hours toward a Master’s in Library Science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of library-related work experience or a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours toward a master’s degree in library science or library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Security sensitive position; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic to intermediate reference services to Collin College students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Perform all circulation functions: patron accounts, issuing cards, check in/out, fines, shelving, courier processes.
• Assist with computing resources navigation (OPAC, Internet) and database management.
• Conduct reference interviews and research using print and electronic resources.
• Instruct and assist customers in using library equipment, databases, and internet.
• Identify collection needs and assist in weeding and acquisitions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Research and problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Two years library-related experience or 18 credits toward MLS

Job description

Collin College located in Wylie, Texas is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian to provide basic to intermediate reference services to students, faculty, staff and the general public. You will support circulation duties and help manage the library’s collections under supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and has two years of library-related experience or eighteen credit hours toward a Master’s in Library Science.