Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Overview

Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay class and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired.

• Posting Number AS507P
• Position Title Librarian, Reference & Collection Development
• Contract Length 12 months
• Class
  
  Summary:
  
  Responsible for performing various professional duties in support of library services for students, faculty and staff.

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Exempt Staff

Full Time

Regular

ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Two years’ experience in library reference services in a college setting.

• Principles and practices of library services in a variety of areas;
• Familiarity with Integrated library systems (ILS);
• Familiarity with customer service;
• Training/experience using databases, catalogs, Internet for research;
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Record keeping procedures;
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
• Knowledge of word processing software.

• Instructing students, staff and faculty in the use of library resources;
• Experience with Lib Guides and Lib Answers;
• Experience with collection development;
• Experience with promoting library services via social media;
• Experience using Integrated library systems (ILS), ALMA / PRIMO preferred;
• Preparing a variety of reports;
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.

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• Provides reference services for students, faculty and staff in person and online, including virtual reference such as Lib Answers.
• Provides library instruction to students, faculty and staff in person and online in library instruction classes and the library web site such as Lib Guides, collaborating with faulty as needed.
• Coordinates the development and inventory of the library’s book and eBook collections; prepares and manages the book budget; maintains and analyzes statistics on usage and align spending with need; promotes the book and eBook collection through the library site, book displays, emails and social media; solicits faculty suggestions for the collection.
• Coordinates library services for Distance Education students in the course management system, collaborating with faulty as needed, surveys online students on library services and resources.
• Promotes library resources to faculty, staff and students through various methods including direct outreach, event planning, contributing to the library newsletter, social media and other opportunities as they arise.
• Coordinates the annual survey of user satisfaction of library services and materials.
• Works with the Acquisition Library Technician.
• Participates in writing and managing grants when relevant and appropriate.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education activities.
• Participates in library organizations and serves on college committees as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Required to work every other Saturday (9 am – 1 pm) and occasional nights.

• Some or limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Minimum Salary Range $53,532
• Mid Point Salary Range
• Mid Point Salary Range .
• Maximum Salary Range $72,269

Posting Open Date 01/15/2026

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay class and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

• Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
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• Optional Documents
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