Librarian

Title: Part Time Librarian

Location: Charlotte United States

Part Time

Job Description:

General Function

This position provides reference and instructional services in a campus library. A Librarian is expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

I. Proficiency of Subject Matter

• Demonstrates a general knowledge of the field of library and information science.
• Connects the subject matter with related fields and the college curriculum.
• Stays current in subject matter through professional development.
• Exhibits a proficiency with Office products and related technologies.

II. Functional Area and/or Campus Library Duties

• Develops displays and programming that creates welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists in gathering data.
• Participates in marketing and promoting library resources and services.
• Plans, organizes, and manages projects as needed.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware issues.

III. Teaching Performance

• Plans, develops, and teaches library and information literacy instruction.
• Plans and organizes instruction in ways that maximize student learning.
• Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Encourages the development of information literacy skills through appropriate learning activities.
• Employs available instructional technology, when appropriate.

IV. Public Service Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a general knowledge of print and electronic information resources.
• Provides quality reference services to students, faculty, and staff; demonstrates competence in assisting patrons with complex inquiries.
• Provides effective circulation services, including reserves and study room scheduling.
• Develops a working knowledge of all public service points and general knowledge in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.

V. Collection Development Responsibilities

• Develops subject resources in assigned areas.

VI. Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Provides library services as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
• Enforces library and college policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information according to current state and federal law.

VII. Participation in College and Division Activities

• Participates in meetings and events required by the college and library administrators.
• Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from college and library administrators.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, and staff as an individual or on a team.

VIII. Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs

• Maintains familiarity with college goals, mission and long-range plans.
• Contributes to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
• Participates in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college and library services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

An ALA accredited Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Library Science

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of library experience

Additional Information

Working Days and hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am -3pm

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Knowledge of library policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computer, office applications, and library related software
• Knowledge of research procedures and software
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong technology skills

Working Conditions:

Indoor environment conditions; infrequently lifting and carrying objects up to 10 lbs.; infrequently pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping, bending at the waist, and climbing several steps; sitting or standing at a service counter or sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, and mouse with repetitive motions; using the telephone; infrequently traveling to other buildings on campus or to other campuses; exposure to elevated levels of dust from books and other printed materials; evening and weekend work hours.