Part-Time Librarian

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour un bibliothécaire à temps partiel à Olive-Harvey College. Le candidat idéal fournira des services professionnels aux étudiants et au personnel, tout en ayant l'opportunité de contribuer à un environnement d'apprentissage dynamique. Le rôle exige un Master en Bibliothéconomie et de solides compétences en communication et en résolution de problèmes.

Benefits

Opportunité de développement professionnel

Environnement diversifié et dynamique

Qualifications

• Capacité à interagir efficacement avec divers niveaux de personnel.
• Familiarité avec les sources Internet et les bases de données en ligne.
• Flexible, innovant(e) avec d'excellentes compétences analytiques.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des tâches spécialisées en acquisition et cata-logue.
• Assister les utilisateurs dans la recherche de documents.
• Gérer les collections spéciales et les problèmes bibliographiques complexes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Job description

The Library of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative, customer service-oriented, technologically astute part-time librarian to provide professional services to students, faculty, and staff. This position is responsible for delivering a full range of services, including section management, customer service, reference assistance, academic advising and education to students regarding the use of the college library.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs specialized tasks involved in the acquisition, cataloging, referencing and circulation of library materials.
• Assists all library users with electronic and print materials.
• Assists staff and patrons in identifying and locating documents and materials.
• Adapts cataloging of new materials using the Library of Congress Catalog or similar systems.
• Researches and solves complex bibliographic identification problems.
• Selects, orders, catalogs and classifies special collections of technical books, periodicals, slides, films strips, motion pictures, video tapes, journal reprints and other materials.
• Performs literature searches and annotates or abstracts materials.
• Assists patrons in research problems.
• Must have familiarity with Internet sources and the ability to search on-line databases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Library Science is required.
• Must be self-directed, innovative and able to assess current operations in an effort to develop practical action programs to improve the functioning of the department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels (both inside and outside of the organization).
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule including Monday - Thursday,4 pm - 8 pm and Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm.

For consideration: All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a statement of commitment to inclusivity/equity
• Legible copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of interview)
• Two letters of recommendation

Pay Rate: $23.37/hr

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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