Part-Time Librarian​/Media Specialist (Re-Advertised

Librarian/Media Specialist

The part-time Librarian/Media Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the day/evening operations of the Library/Learning Resources Center (LRC).

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Anticipated

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Assist with the day/evening operations of the Library/Learning Resources Center (LRC).
• Work with faculty and students by suggesting library materials for use.
• Perform information literacy orientations for faculty and students.
• Develop and revise Lib Guides for various subjects.
• Assist with the selection, inventory, and organization of materials to support the program offerings of the college.
• Encourage the usage of library holdings and services among administration, faculty, and students.
• Provide assistance in the use of the library, its holdings, and services to all users. Assist students with locating specific information as well as the use of equipment and electronic holdings as requested or as the need arises.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs for the provision of student or faculty assistance.
• Have working searchable knowledge of Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) and databases offerings for faculty and student assistance.
• Aid in the efforts of informing faculty of available library services and materials relevant to their course outcomes.
• Train and supervise evening work-study students assigned to the library.
• Work with the library staff in weeding the collection in various subject areas.
• Work at the Circulation Desk and take student IDs when scheduled or needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics and Director of LRC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with eighteen (18) graduate hours in Librarianship, Library Studies, Media Studies, or Library Information Science from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Ability to be organized and work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or university library experience in collection management is preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note:

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's Neo Ed accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible…