Information Services Librarian

Information Services Librarian

Employer

South Piedmont Community College
680 US 74
Polkton, NC 28135
Phone: 704-272-5300

Job Location

Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, NC and LL Polk Campus in Polkton, NC

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Friday, October 18, 2019
Closes: Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Target Start Date

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Expected Work Hours

Varies

Reports to

Director of Library Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Professional experience in an academic library
• Demonstrated experience providing reference and Information Literacy instruction in an academic library setting
• Strong service orientation with excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience using various communication/instruction/design tools (social networking, Camtasia, LibGuides, Adobe Photoshop, etc.) to design tutorials, guides and promotional materials for students, faculty and staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, and issues in academic libraries and higher education
• Experience with regional accreditation

Position Description

Job Description

The Information Services Librarian is a full-time 12-month position. Under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the Information Services Librarian is responsible for providing reference services in-person and online; for the identification, evaluation, integration, and instruction of print and electronic information resources and new technologies; for participation in the Library Liaison program; for the oversight of the SPCC Library Website, and to help develop the Library’s presence in the online course management system. Must be self-directed, well-organized, and be able to meet deadlines and multiple demands. Flexibility, creativity, energy and the ability to work in a changing environment with colleagues in a goal-oriented library program is necessary. The position will require some evening and weekend hours, and travel between multiple campuses.

Job Duties

• Provide thorough reference and research services to students, faculty and staff utilizing physical and electronic resources
• Provide Information Literacy instruction and technology literacy instruction to both seated and distance learning students
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and present library programming
• Participate in collection development and collection weeding
• Recommend equipment, hardware, and software purchases
• Positively promote library services internally and externally
• Actively participate in team meetings, campus activities and positively and professionally represent the library in the college and the community
• Participate in maintaining the Library’s existing online content, and assist in developing new content
• Compile statistical reports
• Maintain professional expertise through SPCC’s professional development program, which requires a minimum of 20 hours per fiscal year
• Understand the SACS requirements and assist in ensuring compliance
• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to student learning
• Perform other duties as assigned

How to Apply

Apply online at http://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/1920. Position is open until filled.

Job Post Contact

South Piedmont Community College

Human Resources

PO Box 126

Polkton, NC 28135

Email: employment@spcc.edu