Collin College is hiring : Reference Librarian in McKinney

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary

Provide library reference services and instruction to Collin College students, faculty, staff and the general public. Explain and assist users in the use of library databases, streaming audio and video, library catalog, electronic books and other features located on the library homepage. Develop, evaluate and maintain the library collection and serve as library liaison in the assigned discipline department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Explain and assist in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet and online databases to locate information. Demonstrate the procedures for searching the library catalog. Assist students, faculty and staff in finding scholarly sources for research.
• Schedule and provide library instruction and orientation through class presentations, workshops and web-based instruction.
• Serve as liaison between the library and teaching faculty on matters of curriculum support through collection development and bibliographic instruction. Assist teaching faculty in the design of library assignments.
• Select and develop a collection of reference and circulating materials, including books, periodicals, DVDs, software, CDs, eBooks and other electronic materials in support of curriculum. Develop online library collections.
• Assemble and arrange displays of books and other library materials.
• Assist in the development of operations guidelines and policies and procedures for library services.
• Supervise functional areas of assignment, as needed. Supervise operations and personnel when Library Director is unavailable.
• Develop and deliver a range of traditional and innovative library services. Develop web-based resources.

Supplemental Functions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. This position typically includes talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Office environment with relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Little physical effort required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science, or library and information science from an accredited American Library Association institution.

Three (3) years of reference experience in an academic, public or special library.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Security Sensitive position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation and Employment Type

Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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