Learning Commons Librarian
About The Position
The Learning Commons Librarian provides library public services—including instruction, reference, and collection management—to a diverse community in support of Dallas College’s curriculum, mission, and student success. The role helps students locate learning materials, resources, and equipment; responds to information requests; makes appropriate referrals; and supports department operations. The librarian works with students, faculty, staff, guests, and other stakeholders, providing assistance and instruction in person and online. The position is on-site and requires regular, predictable attendance and in-person coordination with the college community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program.
- Strong commitment to information literacy instruction and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
- Ability to provide individual research assistance and instruction in person or online, including on the fly.
- Experience with automated library systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval.
- Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education.
- Ability to provide accurate, customer-focused responses to general information requests and appropriate referrals.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in the Dallas College community.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work.
- Official transcript required.
- Subject to criminal background check; some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, teach, and assess information literacy in multiple environments and at various College locations, including classroom visits and in-person and online presentations.
- Participate in planning and conducting student and/or faculty orientations.
- Assist faculty with integrating library research and information retrieval skills into courses, both face-to-face and through the course management system.
- Answer reference questions, conduct reference interviews, and maintain a reference desk schedule.
- Help students, faculty, staff, and guests identify, locate, and access information on campus and online.
- Work as part of a team to provide excellent customer service.
- Design, maintain, and update research tools and guides covering digital resources, databases, database navigation, style and format, subjects and courses, copyright, and plagiarism.
- Assist with supervision and training of library work-study students.
- Carry out special projects that promote the library and its resources.
- Assist with planning and implementing programs and public relations activities.
- Participate in professional development and maintain current awareness in the field.
- Maintain the Reference and Circulation areas.
- Prepare periodic reports as necessary or requested.
- Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
- Provide first-level Learning Commons service support and make appropriate referrals to other service areas.
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Job Type
Full-time
