Reference Librarian - Engagement - 77232

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College recherche un bibliothécaire de référence à temps plein pour soutenir l'apprentissage des étudiants en offrant des services de référence et de formation à l'information. Ce poste exige un engagement envers la diversité et la collaboration dans un environnement éducatif dynamique. Les responsabilités incluent la gestion des collections et la liaison avec les facultés pour optimiser l'utilisation des ressources de la bibliothèque.

Qualifications

• Maîtrise en bibliothéconomie d'une institution accréditée par l'ALA.
• Deux ans ou plus d'expérience pertinente dans l'assistance à la référence.
• Forte capacité à travailler dans un environnement diversifié.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des services de recherche aux étudiants, au corps professoral et au personnel.
• Gérer et développer les collections de la bibliothèque.
• Promouvoir et coordonner le programme d'instruction et d'autres efforts de sensibilisation.

Skills

Service à la clientèle

Collaboration

Compétence culturelle

Education

Master en bibliothéconomie

Job description

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is located just west of St. Louis, in the heart of growing St. Charles County. At SCC, we have a passion for student success. We serve a growing diverse student population, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff who will help prepare our students for a global society. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in serving diverse student populations.

SCC is seeking a Full-time Reference Librarian - Engagement (Please include cover letter)

POSITION SUMMARY:

To support the library's mission to engage students in learning, link people to resources, and give exceptional service to all, a reference librarian at St. Charles Community College is expected to offer excellent customer service in providing reference services and information literacy instruction to students, faculty, and staff. In addition, a reference librarian actively develops the collection to ensure it meets the curricular needs of the campus, thereby providing an accessible, comprehensive, and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reference Librarians provide research services to students, faculty, and staff in person, virtually, embedded, and through the development of online guides.
• As the outreach and engagement librarian, they will work with the library director to promote and coordinate the instruction program and other library programming and outreach efforts, including utilizing available marketing avenues such as social media.
• As part of the librarian team, they provide information literacy instruction in various settings, including the classroom, online, and instructional videos following Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) guidelines, which include emerging technology such as AI.
• As part of the librarian team, develops and manages print and electronic library collections, including initiating requests for new materials, evaluating the current collection, and recommending materials for withdrawal.
• Serves as a liaison to faculty in assigned academic departments to expand the use of library resources and support student learning. Represents library on college and professional library committees and participates in events on campus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required. Two or more years of relevant full-time experience providing reference assistance and instruction and a familiarity with electronic resource management are preferred. A strong public service commitment and ability to work in a highly collaborative, culturally diverse environment are also required.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer