Part-Time Librarian

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Library Information Specialist to promote student learning and provide information services in support of the college's mission. The role covers learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and community service, including developing instructional materials and assisting with classroom research.

The position requires teaching information literacy, supporting various programs, and delivering reference services to students, faculty, and the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of library experience in higher education.
• Thorough knowledge of library automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing information resources.
• Plans and develops instructional materials using appropriate technologies.
• Promotes use of research guides and instructional materials.
• Delivers research instruction and programming.
• Maintains a study atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Evaluates and provides access to information resources.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and staff.
• Provides reference assistance during day, evenings, and weekends.
• Interprets policies and procedures for library users.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Library tech

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in students' lives and grow professionally. LSC-Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life, and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental hygiene.

The address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Promotes and supports student learning. Responsible for providing and disseminating information services in support of the college's mission to provide quality educational programs to all students. Position's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Reference services may include developing or acquiring instructional materials and providing assistance to the college community in the use of research technology and materials. Position contributes to the educational environment of the college by teaching information literacy and providing support for classroom learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing and using print, audio-visual, and electronic information resources
2. Plans and develops a variety of instructional materials using appropriate technologies that will assist students in meeting their research needs
3. Promotes the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materials
4. Plans, organizes, and delivers research instruction and other programming
5. Maintains a study atmosphere conducive to student learning
6. Evaluates, acquires, and provides access to information resources in a variety of formats to support student learning
7. Maintains professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and other library users
8. Assists students and faculty by supporting specific programs or course research needs
9. Provides reference assistance during the day, evenings, and weekends to meet student, faculty, and community research needs
10. Interprets policies and procedures for library users
11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills in library technology
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and community

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, or evening

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of library experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
• Thorough knowledge of library automation systems, including circulation and acquisitions functions

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $30.36.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.