Librarian - Reference (Part-time)

Collin County Community College•Mckinney, TX

34d•$29

About The Position

Provide library reference services and instruction to Collin College students, faculty, staff and the general public. Explain and assist students, faculty and staff in the use of the library databases, streaming audio and video, library catalog, electronic books and other features located on the library homepage. Develop, evaluate and maintain the library collection and serve as library liaison in assigned discipline department.

Requirements

Master's degree in library science, or library and information science from an accredited American Library Association institution.
Three (3) years of reference experience in an academic, public or special library.
Knowledge of reference in emerging technologies
Knowledge of trends in library services
Knowledge of online databases and integrated library systems
Knowledge of liaison faculty's subject area
Knowledge of library collection
Knowledge of College policies and procedures
Knowledge of ALA standards for reference services
Computer and applicable software skills
Customer service skills
Instructional skills
Interpersonal skills
Troubleshooting skills
Problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills
Public speaking skills
Ability to integrate technology into instruction
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and faculty
Ability to develop lists of library materials
Ability to conduct reference interviews
Ability to evaluate new library database products

Responsibilities

Explain and assist in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet and online databases to locate information.
Demonstrate the procedures for searching library catalog.
Assist students, faculty and staff in finding scholarly sources for research.
Schedule and provide library instruction and orientation through class presentations, workshops and web-based instruction.
Serve as liaison between the library and teaching faculty on matters of curriculum support through collection development and bibliographic instruction.
Assist teaching faculty in the design of library assignments.
Select and develop collection of reference and circulating materials, including books, periodicals, DVDs, software, CDs, eBooks and other electronic materials in support of curriculum.
Develop online library collections.
Assemble and arrange displays of books and other library materials.
Assist in the development of operations guidelines and policies and procedures for library services.
Supervise functional areas of assignment, as needed.
Supervise operations and personnel when Library Director is unavailable.
Develop and deliver a range of traditional and innovative library services.
Develop web-based resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.