Librarian - Archives & Reference Services

Mott Community College•Flint, MI

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About The Position

Who We Are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities. As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students' self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom. Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: The Librarian - Archives & Reference Services reports to the Director of the Mott Library and provides library instruction and reference assistance for the 10,000+ members of the Mott College community, the University Center, Mott Middle College and the general public. The position interacts with several thousand library patrons annually while serving the information needs of students, faculty, staff and the community with assistance in locating and evaluating information in print, electronically via the computer, and in archival resources. In addition to working with individuals, the Librarian provides library orientation and information literacy sessions for classes and other groups.The Further areas of accountability include the Mott College Archives. As the Team Leader for the Archives, the Librarian - Archives & Reference Services ensures timely processing of newly donated materials, organization of existing materials, and access to materials as requested by employees of Mott Community College and community members. The Librarian - Archives & Reference Services must contribute to the creation of a work environment that allows all employees to actively contribute to the successful operation of the library for users, including a commitment to ongoing professional development, effective communication practices, frequent review of policies and procedures, and a willingness to assist others.

Requirements

Master's in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution.
Two (2) years professional experience in library Reference Services in an automated library.
Ability to perform personnel related responsibilities of work group leader such as training, scheduling, work guidance, mentoring and providing input to performance evaluation.
Experience and knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and ability to effectively apply current library and information theory, principles, practices and developments in services and instructional methodology.
Knowledge of electronic information technologies, including online services, Internet search engines and PC applications, database searching, Windows operating system, and automated library systems.
Commitment to excellent public service and the ability to serve library patrons from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds in a pleasant, considerate and thorough manner.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of departmental and college information.
Ability to plan, coordinate, organize and evaluate new initiatives.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, identifying problems and offering creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Reference and instruction experience.
Experience in a union environment.
Familiar with Koha.
Familiar with Datatel.
Archives experience.

Responsibilities

Provides library instruction and reference assistance for the 10,000+ members of the Mott College community, the University Center, Mott Middle College and the general public.
Serves the information needs of students, faculty, staff and the community with assistance in locating and evaluating information in print, electronically via the computer, and in archival resources.
Provides library orientation and information literacy sessions for classes and other groups.
Ensures timely processing of newly donated materials, organization of existing materials, and access to materials as requested by employees of Mott Community College and community members.
Contributes to the creation of a work environment that allows all employees to actively contribute to the successful operation of the library for users, including a commitment to ongoing professional development, effective communication practices, frequent review of policies and procedures, and a willingness to assist others.