Houston Community College - Public Services Librarian

Public Services Librarian

HCC - NE College

Title: Public Services Librarian
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Description: 

Provide library reference services and instruction to HCC students, faculty, and staff and to the general public as needed; assist with development of the library’s print, media, and digital collections; serve on college and system-wide committees; assist with overall Learning Resources operations; provide circulation assistance as needed; may be required to teach a 1-hour credit Information Literacy course.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

 

Provide reference services to HCC students, faculty, and staff, and to non-HCC patrons.

 

Instruct faculty, staff, and students, in the use of library resources in all formats, including online/electronic databases and Internet resources.

 

Assume responsibility for collection development in assigned subject areas by evaluating collections and materials, serving as faculty liaison in assigned subjects, and recommending new purchases and licenses for online resources.

 

Develop, organize, and present formal and informal library use instruction for students, faculty and staff.

 

Participate in the creation of digital instructional materials, such as tutorials, research guides and videos for use online and in the classroom.

 

Teach one or more sections of the 1 hour LBRA course as needed

 

Help promote library awareness and use.

 

Assist with the library’s Web 2.0 presence on Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites; and their use as instructional tools.

Work with campus and faculty personnel to develop a positive working relationship.

Participate with other departments to plan and conduct programs designed to assist faculty, staff and students in the educational process.

Provide supervision, training and guidance to LRC personnel as needed.

Assist in developing reports, surveys, questionnaires, special studies and public functions.

Perform special and specific tasks which enhance and improve the total LRC/Library function.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

 

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited graduate program required. 

 

EXPERIENCE

Preferred two (2) years experience in a library in a public services capacity with a broad background in library skills to include library use instruction.   Also prefer specializations in Instructional Design Technology, Online Learning, Social Networking, STEM resource development and any emerging technologies as they occur.

 

NOTE: Part-time experience will be counted as half of full-time experience; for example, two (2) years of part-time experience will equal one (1) year of full-time experience.  

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Effectively assist student learning

 

Effective planning, organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise discretion, and attention to detail and follow-through

 

Demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching, and the integration of technology into teaching and providing library services.

 

Excellent oral and written communication skills

 

Ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds

 

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIREMENT

Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in both hardware and software technologies.

 

Demonstrate an interest in learning and using new technologies to improve library services and instruction.

 

Familiarity with traditional and emerging information platforms including mobile access, digital media, and discovery systems.

 

Maintain familiarity with the use and application of Web 2.0 tools and emerging technologies to assist and improve library services and instruction.