LIBRARIAN

LIBRARIAN

Employer

Wilson Community College
902 Herring Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Phone: 252-291-1195

Job Location

Main Campus

Salary/Grade

$58,306.00 - $86,363.00

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Category

  • Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Closes: Monday, July 1, 2024

Target Start Date

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Expected Work Hours

Full-Time Hours

Reports to

Director of Instructional Support Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Library Science is required.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) – Seven (7) years of experience in an academic library is preferred.
Three (3) – Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Director of Instructional Support Services, performs managerial functions in directing andcarrying out library operations to provide educational, informational, and cultural reading and multimedia opportunities forstaff, students, faculty, and local citizens. Supervisory responsibilities include other library staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in settings with people from diverse backgrounds,educational levels, and age groups while exhibiting the ability to maintain the confidentiality of communications.
Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders.
Display proficiency and/or show
positive progress -
in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, relevant computerapplications, and Internet platforms.
Display skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives, programs, and services; certify quality throughtracking and assessment while effectively managing time and resources, meeting deadlines, and paying attention todetails.
Perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects, manage interruptions, and demonstrate the ability to workindependently without supervision.
Practice high ethical standards and preserve confidentiality when dealing with sensitive data and information.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion within the workplace.
Demonstrate knowledge of library operations and leadership skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist at the circulation desk, including helping library users locate library materials, reference services, and otherrequired services.
Provide support to students in analyzing and understanding assignments and projects.
Provide individual assistance to students, faculty, and staff in locating information using library resources. Assistancemay be provided in person or via phone, email, chat, or learning management system.
Conduct library orientation tours to familiarize patrons with library services and facilities.
Collaborate with faculty to develop, recommend, and facilitate new, innovative library instruction and services.
Manage collection development management by reviewing, evaluating, and recommending new materials as well asevaluating and weeding materials for disposal.
Catalog library materials in all formats to assure maximum accessibility and usefulness.
Participate in the creation and updating of library policies and procedures; communicate and interpret library policyas delegated by the Director.
Participate in the planning process for library programs and services.
Maintain records and statistics and submit reports as required.
Write reports and compile library-related statistical data as needed.  Teach library instruction in traditional, hybrid, and online class settings.
Provide information literacy, research, and collection development assistance as requested.
Design, implement, and maintain library web-based platforms, including the library website.
Manages the local configuration and functionality for the integrated library system (ILS), subscription databases,hosted proxy, and other electronic tools.
Coordinates the acquisition, licensing, configuration, and renewal of electronic library resources. Assists in selectingand deselecting physical materials in assigned areas.
Investigate, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies improving and/or expanding discoverability, access,and services to library resources.
Assist in the procurement of library resources and managing the library budget and account expenditures.
Perform personnel functions for library staff, including training and resolving personnel issues.
Staff the circulation desk, complete inventories, shelve materials, and perform shelf-reads when needed.
May supervise student workers and volunteers.

How to Apply

Visit the employment page at www.wilsoncc.edu to apply.

Job Post Contact

Human Resources Office

Wilson Community College

P.O. Box 4305

Wilson, NC  27893

Phone:  (252) 246-1410

Email:  hradmin@wilsoncc.edu