Library Specialist, E-Resources & Collections, Part-Time

Job Description:

The part-time Library Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the academic mission of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) by providing comprehensive library services and support. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives on continuous learning, while maintaining a strong commitment to excellent customer service. This position is directly accountable to the Director, Learning Resources and Library Services for the following duties and responsibilities:

Electronic Resources (e-Resources) Management

• Manage the library's list of online resources and databases, ensuring proper linking and authentication
• With the director's support, works with the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) to maintain statewide resources
• Assists the Director with gathering and organizing usage data for online resources and databases
• Communicate with product vendors to remain current and informed about resource subscriptions, following the director's guidance
• Respond to e-Resource problems and submit help tickets when needed

Collection Development

• Stay informed about NWFSC academic programs to ensure library collections align with educational curricula
• Consult collection development tools to recommend and select materials to be acquired by the library
• Participate in de-selection (weeding) of library materials that are no longer useful, relevant, timely, or accurate
• Take a systematic and ongoing approach to selection and weeding
• Promote the library's collections to campus stakeholders

General

• Assist users in locating and accessing library resources including print and electronic materials
• Ensure materials are properly organized, maintained, and accessible according to library standards
• Explore new technologies that improve library services and user experience
• Approach AI with curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical awareness, and maintain compliance with acceptable use guidelines
• Stay informed about AI trends in libraries and practice skills in using AI tools
• Leverage personal strengths to contribute to team goals and library initiatives
• Engage in continuous assessment and improvement of library services
• Stay current with trends in academic librarianship and apply new knowledge
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork and appreciation
• Recommend improvements to workflows, policies, and procedures
• Open and/or closes and secures the Learning Resource Center/Library, as scheduled
• Staff the circulation desk as scheduled
• Complete mandatory annual compliance training
• Perform other duties and services as assigned or requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in library or information science, or another 4-year degree with experience working in a library
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Some physical effort may be required: occasionally moving up to 25 pounds, or positioning books on shelves above shoulder level or near the ground
• Requires regular use of technology and operating a keyboard

Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time

Grant Funded: N

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

In addition to the application, please submit the following:

Northwest Florida State College Application

Resume

A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position

Copies of unofficial transcripts (All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.)

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If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities.

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