Librarian I

2 months ago


Franklin, Tennessee, United States The Tennessee Board of Regents Full time
Job Summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Librarian I to join our team at the Williamson Campus. As a key member of our library staff, you will be responsible for providing professional library services and support for student success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide student-centric library services, including instruction and assistance in obtaining resources that support student studies.
  • Maintain a library environment that is open, engaging, and student-focused.
  • Assist other offices in supporting student success.
  • Catalog and manage library materials and bibliographic resources for student access.
  • Contribute to a college culture of service for student success.
Essential Functions
  1. Lead the provision of instructional services at the Williamson County campus and other teaching locations in Williamson County.
  2. Provide reference and information services to students, faculty, administration, and community users.
  3. Instruct individual library users in the public service area.
  4. Prepare research guides and other teaching materials in various formats.
  5. Evaluate print materials, electronic databases, and internet resources for inclusion in the library's collection.
  6. Assist with public service activities, including reference, instruction, and computer assistance.
  7. Participate in library policy and procedure development.
  8. Cooperate with faculty in selecting materials and planning for their effective use.
  9. Encourage and promote the use of the library and its materials and services.
  10. Learns new technologies and provides training to others in their use.
  11. Develop bibliographies and tutorials in print and online formats.
  12. Categorize and classify library materials, including books, CDs, films, newspapers, and other documents.
  13. Follow library standards and guidelines when classifying documents.
  14. Consider rules of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress subject heading policies, Dewey Decimal Classification, Arabic subject headings, MARC21, and catalog materials in categories of advanced specialized backgrounds.
  15. Ensure all material can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods.
  16. Perform original and copy cataloging and adapt online records according to guidelines in all subject areas and languages.
  17. Adjust rules when new types of material surface and consult with colleagues on improving cataloging processes.
  18. Consistently seek to review, evaluate, and improve library processes for student access and success.
  19. Keep professionally current, including new knowledge and understandings of new technologies and innovations.
  20. Attend conferences and continuing education classes.
Supplemental Functions
  1. Provide student support services, including providing student IDs, assisting with orientations, and participating in college committees.
  2. Serve on college committees.
  3. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.
Job Specifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree accredited by the American Library Association and relevant experience in reference and instructional services, cataloging, and library management.

The Tennessee Board of Regents is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.