Student Success Librarian

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson College is seeking a part-time Student Success Librarian to support instruction and tutorials tailored to JC students, both in person and virtually. The role includes assisting with cataloging and technical services, collaborating with faculty, and maintaining online library resources.

The position offers 10–15 hours per week and requires MLS/ALA-accredited education, at least one year of professional library experience, and strong information literacy and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent from an American Library Association-accredited program.
• At least one year of professional library experience.
• Experience with information literacy instruction.
• Experience with library cataloging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead library instruction sessions for introductory college writing and other classes.
• Provide one-on-one research assistance in person and virtually, including chat reference.
• Develop interactive tutorials, videos, Canvas modules, and LibGuides aligned with curriculum.
• Back-up cataloging assistance for library items as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate library services into syllabi and online courses.
• Learn, maintain and troubleshoot online resources (Springshare suite, EBSCO Discovery Service, online catalog).
• Develop projects to engage students and faculty with library resources and services.
• Assist with collection development.
• Support CEP students’ research requests.
• Support other library staff as needed.
• Align work with the College's beliefs, values, mission and vision.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

One-on-one research support

Library cataloging

MS Office / Google Workspace

Communication skills

Virtual instruction

Education

MLS / MSLS / MS in Library Science

Tools

Springshare

EBSCO Discovery Service

LibGuides

Canvas

Job description

Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Student Success Librarian assists the library's efforts to provide instruction and tutorials that appeal to the individual information needs of JC students, both in person and virtually. The Student Success Librarian also assists with library cataloguing and technical services. This position is part-time for 10-15 hours per week.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead library instruction sessions to introductory college writing courses as well as other classes as requested by instructors.
• Provide one-on-one research assistance both in-person and virtually, including the library's obligation to staff collaborative chat reference services weekly.
• Assist in the development and implementation of interactive tutorials, videos, Canvas modules, online resource guides (LibGuides), and other digital learning resources that align with the college curriculum and support student needs.
• Provide back-up cataloging assistance for library items, including books and other physical objects, as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty across the curriculum on incorporating library services and tools into their syllabi and into their online courses.
• Learn, maintain, and troubleshoot online library resources, such as Springshare suite, online library catalog, EBSCO Discovery Service, and other databases.
• Develop projects & initiatives to engage both students & faculty with library resources and services.
• Assist with collection development.
• Help fulfill research requests from CEP (Corrections Education Program) students as needed.
• Provide support to other library staff as needed.
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College's beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the supervision of library student workers as needed.

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal: Coordinate and communicate within the College community to facilitate student enrollment. Frequent contact with faculty and other departments for the purposes of information sharing.

External: Make contact, as needed, with schools, businesses and other agencies, in addition to current and prospective students, to provide information about Jackson College.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum/Required Education

Master's degree in Library Science (MLS, MS, MSLS, etc.) from an American Library Association-accredited institution.

Minimum/Required Abilities and Experience

• At least one year of professional library experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Ability to present information literacy concepts to classes using engaging and innovative techniques.
• Skilled at providing one-on-one research support to students, both in-person and online - especially those who are new to academic research.
• Experience with library cataloging in a public or academic library.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office/Google Workspace programs and willing to learn about new technologies.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

"This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty."

Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States.

Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Adjunct instructors are not employed directly by Jackson College with the exception of those receiving a pension from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System. All others are employed by EDUStaff, LLC. If you are selected to teach at Jackson College you will be required to complete EDUStaff's employment application and on-boarding processes. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years (2014-2016) for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws.

Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.