Faculty,Librarian Joint Use Job Cypress area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The librarian's role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students have access to the resources needed to support the curriculum across multiple modalities. The librarian will be assisting the public via the library's mission as a Harris County public library.

Essential

Job Functions

Provides general reference services in a variety of in-person and electronic formats to students and the public

Provides individualized and class instruction in the use of library resources to support the development of information literacy skills, as well as technology skills for the public

Develops outreach and co-curricular activities for students, faculty, and community partners, in order to promote library services and support cross‑disciplinary learning outside of the classroom, including outreach to the public in the community.

Serves as liaison to multiple academic departments to provide subject‑tailored information literacy instruction, develop research guides, and assist with collection development

Assists in maintaining and developing the library's collection including print, audiovisual and electronic resources

Evaluates, recommends, introduces, and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success

Administers on‑going assessments of library services and programs

Meets institutional service and professional development goals as determined in collaboration with dean/director

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to teach information literacy courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of information literacy in developing student learning in an academic institution
Ability to effectively use technology in the performance of the job and in the classroom, including computers, laptops, eBook readers, tablets, pads, and other mobile devices, as well as online and virtual technologies

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office/library/classroom environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Schedule includes nights and weekends

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science / Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution

Salary

Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and an excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

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Faculty, Librarian Joint Use