Public Services Librarian
Public Services Librarian Carroll Community College has a full-time, 12-month position available as a Public Services Librarian.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinates information literacy instruction including planning, design, implementation, and assessment.
- Provides information and reference service across multiple formats, library instruction both in the classroom, online via embedding in courses and creating tutorials and research guides, and at the reference desk.
- Acts as liaison to assigned academic units and regularly communicates with these faculty members regarding library programs, instruction, resources, and services.
- Provides library instruction for classes.
- Maintains course-related subject research guides and tutorials.
- Participates in the materials selection process by recommending titles for purchase from review media and evaluates material for deselection.
- Provides instruction, assistance, and troubleshooting in the use of computers, printers, and other technology in public service areas as needed.
- Keeps abreast of the profession through professional reading, membership in professional associations, and attendance at meetings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and consultations with librarians at other institutions.
- Attends faculty meetings, Librarian meetings, and serves on committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from ALA accredited program such as MLS/MILS/MLIS/MIS; one year of academic library experience at the professional level. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, online catalogs and databases; ability to ascertain information needs and teach on a one-one-basis or in groups. Must be positive, cooperative and supportive. Working knowledge of open educational resources and community college experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
- Hearing, speaking, visual acuity
- Mental acuity
- Reaching (i.e. pulling or shelving books)
- Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)
- Standing, walking
- Pushing (i.e. library carts)
EOE/M/F