Librarian
Triton College

Job Info

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Posting Number:

S00311P

Position Title:

Librarian

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Academic Success Center

Essential Function:

Directly responsible to the Chairperson of Library Services or appropriate Administrator.

Qualifications:

Education: Master of Library and information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution

Experience: previous experience working in a library; community college or academic library setting preferred

Skills: administrative skills, assessment and evaluation skills, communication skills, curriculum knowledge, information literacy integration skills, instructional design skills, leadership skills, planning skills, presentation skills, promotion skills, subject expertise, and teaching skills

Knowledge: Knowledge of the ALA's Core Competencies of Librarianship, such as Information resources, lifelong learning and continuing education, management and administration, organization of recorded knowledge and information, reference and user services, research and evidence-based practice, and technology knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Selects printed ad non-book materials for the library collection and requisitions to purchase.

2. Supervises teh acquistion of library materials and supplies.

3. Catalogs books and non-book materials.

4. Supervises the preparation and processing for circulation of books, periodicals, and audiovisual software materials.

5. Supervises the circulation and retrieval of library materials.

6. Supervises students in the library and enforces library rules and regulations.

7. Provides instruction, both formal and informal, in the use of library materials and services.

8. Provides reference service to students and faculty.

9. Aids students and faculty members in the selection of materials.

10. Prepares book lists and lists of non-book materials.

11. Prepares news articles, bulletins, displays, etc. to publicize and promote the library.

12. Assists in the preparation of reports on library activities and resources.

13. Directs and supervises the duties of library assistants clerks, and student aides.

14. Interprets the card catalog for students.

15. Develops and maintains good relations with other departments of the college and with individual members of faculty.

16. Participates in faculty and professional organizations.

17. Submits required reports.

18. Performs a variety of other professional duties as may be directed by the Chairperson.

Posting Date:

04/03/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

1. Rate of pay commensurate with education and experience;

2. Official transcripts required prior to employment;

3. Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings;

4. Triton College is an EOE

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobopenings.triton.edu/postings/1584

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