Public Services Librarian: Instruction & Research Support

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 34.440 - 55.104; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Houston Community College is seeking a Public Services Librarian (Part Time) to join the adjunct pool. The role involves providing reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the public, and teaching information literacy as needed.

The position supports development of print, media, and digital collections and may require teaching a 1-hour information literacy course. Responsibilities include instruction, digital materials creation, and collaboration with campus personnel to enhance

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited program.
• Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.

Aufgaben

• Provide reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Instruct users in the use of library resources in all formats, including online databases and Internet resources.
• Develop and manage collection development in assigned areas; liaise with faculty and make recommendations for purchases and licenses.
• Develop, organize, and present library instruction for students, faculty, and staff.
• Create digital instructional materials such as tutorials and guides for online and classroom use.
• Teach one or more sections of the 1-hour LBRA course when needed.
• Promote library awareness and usage across the campus.
• Assist with the library’s Web 2.0 presence and use of social networks as instructional tools.
• Collaborate with campus personnel to foster positive working relationships.

Kenntnisse

Reference services

Information literacy instruction

Digital resources

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Library Science

Transcript and certifications accompanying application

Tools

Library databases

Online teaching platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Houston Community College is seeking a Public Services Librarian (Part Time) to join the adjunct pool. The role involves providing reference services to students, faculty, staff, and the public, and teaching information literacy as needed.

The position supports development of print, media, and digital collections and may require teaching a 1-hour information literacy course. Responsibilities include instruction, digital materials creation, and collaboration with campus personnel to enhance