Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Position Type:
Exempt Staff
Employment Status:
Full Time
Contract Length: 12 months
Funding Type:
Regular

• Provide reference services for students, faculty, and staff in person and online, including virtual reference through Lib Answers.
• Provide library instruction to students, faculty, and staff in person and online, utilizing the library web site and Lib Guides, and collaborate with faculty as needed.
• Coordinate development, inventory, and acquisition of the library’s print and eBook collections; prepare and manage the book budget; analyze usage statistics and align spending with need.
• Promote book and eBook collections through the library site, displays, emails, social media, and soliciting faculty suggestions.
• Coordinate library services for Distance Education students, including the course management system, and survey online students on resources.
• Promote library resources through outreach, event planning, newsletters, social media, and other opportunities.
• Coordinate the annual user satisfaction survey of library services and materials.
• Collaborate with the Acquisition Library Technician.
• Participate in writing and managing grants as relevant.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education activities.
• Participate in library organizations and serve on college committees as appropriate.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.
• Required to work every other Saturday (9 am – 1 pm) and occasional nights.

• A ALA‑accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science (required).
• At least two years of library reference experience in a college setting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of library services, integrated library systems (ILS), and customer service.
• Experience with databases, catalogs, and Internet research tools.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Record‑keeping procedures, prioritizing work, and multitasking.
• Proficient in word processing software.
• Preferred:
  Instruction of students, staff, and faculty in the use of library resources.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Lib Guides and Lib Answers; collection development; promoting library services via social media; using ILS (ALMA/PRIMO).
• Preferred:
  Ability to prepare reports and knowledge of spreadsheet/database software.

• Some or limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Typical interior office work environment.

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. The institution also complies with federal laws and regulations Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.