Public Services Librarian

7 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Houston Community College Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Services Librarian to join our team at Houston Community College. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing library reference services and instruction to students, faculty, and staff, as well as assisting with the development of our print, media, and digital collections.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide reference services to students, faculty, and staff, and to non-HCC patrons.
  • Instruct faculty, staff, and students in the use of library resources in all formats, including online/electronic databases and Internet resources.
  • Assume responsibility for collection development in assigned subject areas by evaluating collections and materials, serving as faculty liaison in assigned subjects, and recommending new purchases and licenses for online resources.
  • Develop, organize, and present formal and informal library use instruction for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Participate in the creation of digital instructional materials, such as tutorials, research guides, and videos for use online and in the classroom.
  • Teach one or more sections of the 1-hour LBRA course as needed.
  • Help promote library awareness and use.
  • Assist with the library's Web 2.0 presence on social networking sites and their use as instructional tools.
  • Work with campus and faculty personnel to develop a positive working relationship.
  • Participate with other departments to plan and conduct programs designed to assist faculty, staff, and students in the educational process.
  • Provide supervision, training, and guidance to LRC personnel as needed.
  • Assist in developing reports, surveys, questionnaires, special studies, and public functions.
  • Perform special and specific tasks that enhance and improve the total LRC/Library function.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited graduate program required.
  • Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.
  • 2 years of experience in a library in a public services capacity with a broad background in library skills, including library use instruction, preferred.
  • Specializations in Instructional Design Technology, Online Learning, Social Networking, STEM resource development, and emerging technologies preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Effectively assist student learning.
  • Effective planning, organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise discretion, and attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching, and the integration of technology into teaching and providing library services.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in both hardware and software technologies.
  • Demonstrate an interest in learning and using new technologies to improve library services and instruction.
  • Familiarity with traditional and emerging information platforms, including mobile access, digital media, and discovery systems.
  • Maintain familiarity with the use and application of Web tools and emerging technologies to assist and improve library services and instruction.

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