Librarian I, Academic Liaison-University Library

Fort Bend County•Sugar Land, TX

3d•$26 - $32

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian I, Academic Liaison for the University Library. This role involves assisting with teaching library orientations and research skills to students and public library patrons, as well as providing coordinated library instruction on campus as requested by instructors and faculty. The position requires designing and preparing presentations, handouts, and content for these sessions. The librarian will interact with patrons to assist with material selection and informational needs, and will be responsible for library instruction and managing transfers and reserve materials in the absence of the Academic Liaison. Additionally, the role includes participation in emergency management activities during local disasters as directed.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
2 years of job related experience.
Computer skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to assist patrons of varying educational levels
Ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, students, faculty, staff and elected officials.
Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Assists with teaching Library orientations and Research Skills to students and public library patrons.
Assists with teaching coordinated library instruction on campus, as requested by individual instructors and faculty.
Designs and prepares presentations, handouts and content for Library orientations, Research Skills and coordinated library instruction.
Interacts with the library patrons to assist them in selecting materials or meeting informational needs.
Responsible for the library instruction in the absence of the Academic Liaison.
Responsible of transfers and materials placed on reserve by students, instructors and faculty in the absence of the Academic Liaison.
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.