Announcement Summary

Fayetteville Technical Community College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Librarian to plan and implement effective information literacy instruction, provide reference, and circulation services and programs, plan and implement procedures in the development of the College archive, and prepare all resources for library use. The position is responsible for overseeing library functions in the absence of the Director, providing general assistance to students, faculty, and staff in understanding how to utilize learning resources, and monitoring student activities relating to computer usage. Additional responsibilities include: assisting with maintaining an up-to-date collection of both print and non-print resources; conducting Library Orientation on demand; performing technical tasks such as book and materials inventories; processing and cataloging books and audiovisual acquisitions. The individual will participate in professional development and departmental meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the Director or the Associate Vice President for Academic Support. Some weekend work will be assigned.

Expertise in effectively communicating information and providing excellent customer service is essential. Qualified candidates will possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate evidence of flexible work experiences and a willingness to change; be open-minded, fair, and possess the ability to see multiple perspectives; be willing to take and manage risks and accept responsibility for professional and personal growth.

Duties

Perform professional library tasks in assigned service/program area including reference, circulation, cataloging, and/or audio visual services.

Provide reference, instructional, and bibliographic services to students, faculty, staff, and to the general public.

Assist students, faculty, and staff with the location of materials utilizing in-house resources, computer searches, and inter-library loan services.

Advise and assist patrons in the use of various reference sources, library resources, and research methodologies.

Oversee circulation operations.

Conduct Library tours; advise and assist Library patrons in the use of Library catalogs and other reference tools.

Prepare curriculum-oriented bibliographic guides to the library’s collections; supervise and direct their production and distribution to users.

Consult with the teaching faculty regarding needed materials for classes and assignments.

Classify and catalog print and non-print materials using standard reference tools.

Maintain and provide access to the College’s archival catalogs.

Plan and implement procedures related to digital assets, metadata schema, work flows, and quality control of physical and digital materials in the college archive.

Review new publications and collection materials and make recommendations on materials for acquisition and/or disposition, including books, publications, reference materials, and related materials.

Locate, preview, and order audio visual materials; ensure audio visual inventory meets needs of faculty and administrative staff.

Work with faculty in the selection of audio visual materials to ensure curriculum goals and objectives are met.

Catalog audio visual materials for easy referral.

Assist in the development and implementation of special programs and services.

Compile Library activity reports and statistics regarding assigned area of responsibility.

Direct and review the work of assigned technical and clerical library staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and practices of professional library work in area to which assigned.

Reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work.

Library automation and retrieval systems.

Materials and services available in a college library.

ABILITY TO:

Perform professional and technical library tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Assist library patrons in response to reference and related library questions.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Design and execute strategies to carry out manual and computerized information searches.