Librarian

Central Arizona College • Central Arizona College- San Tan Campus - San Tan Valley, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

A student-centric and team-oriented position that focuses on providing in-person and virtual reference services for the District; teaches information literacy and library skills to students; participates in collection development; oversees daily library operations including assisting students with research; markets library services and resources to the library’s patron groups.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of library science and library classification systems, collection development principals, and automated library information systems such as Polaris.
• Knowledge of searching for references in both print and electronic formats.
• Knowledge of current and emerging library technologies including social networking technologies, and their innovative application to library practices including reference and information literacy instruction.
• Knowledge of ACRL information literacy standards.
• Knowledge of a user-centered approach to library services.
• Knowledge of using a variety of library information resources such as online databases, internet resources, and OPACs.
• Skill in teaching information literacy skills to students.
• Skill in researching and gathering information to effectively assist patrons in locating materials relevant to the topic.
• Skill in delivering customer service.
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and integrated library systems software such as Polaris, general computer systems and associated hardware, e.g., personal computers.
• Skill in prioritizing work.
• Skill in interacting with a culturally diverse populations, College administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to adjust in an environment of rapid change and innovation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time in a dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to align work with strategic and service goals of the library.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and virtual reference assistance with a customer services emphasis to patrons across the District utilizing print and online resources; assists with access and use of online resources.
• Oversees the daily operations of the library; provides work lead, training and guidance to library personnel that may include library assistants and student assistants; addresses inappropriate patron behavior and activities within the facility and resolves problems as appropriate; applies appropriate policies and procedures; assists patrons with use of computer hardware and software to access and use information resources; and generates reports.
• Plans, organizes, and teaches remote and in-person information literacy, research concepts, and other library classes to students across the District; creates online tutorials; provides embedded librarian services and on-line workshops.
• Evaluates, selects, and recommends print and electronic library materials and collaborates with faculty on collection development with an emphasis on OER resources and acts as a subject specialist liaison aligned with guided pathways.
• Provides outreach services through liaison with faculty and staff to foster collaboration, teamwork and awareness concerning library resources and services; markets library services and resources to College community through events, meetings, social networking applications, and participation in other College activities.
• Creates, develops and maintains research topic and resource guides, library handouts, and other instructional documentation in primarily online formats; contributes content; and assists in maintenance of library web pages.
• Provides copy and original cataloging and classification of materials as needed; answers technical cataloging and classification questions including MARC record revisions.
• Stays current with trends and technologies in libraries; participates actively in professional associations; suggests and implements innovative and productive practices and services as appropriate and under guidance of the Library Director and in accordance with library mission and policy; and participates in library process and procedure development and implementation.
• Performs other duties commensurate with functions and level of position or as assigned.

Benefits

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension system with mandatory contributions from employee and matching contribution from employer.
• Equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level