Academic Librarian

Collin College is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Reference Librarian to provide exceptional library reference services and instruction to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The successful candidate will be responsible for explaining and assisting in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet, and online databases to locate information.

• Reference Services: Explain and assist in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet, and online databases to locate information. Demonstrate the procedures for searching library catalog. Assist students, faculty, and staff in finding scholarly sources for research.
• Library Instruction: Schedule and provide library instruction and orientation through class presentations, workshops, and web-based instruction.
• Collection Development: Select and develop 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.
• Liaison Services: 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.
• Display and Promotion: Assemble and arrange displays of books and other library materials.
• Operations and Supervision: 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.

• Education: Master's degree in library science or library and information science from an accredited American Library Association institution.
• Experience: Three (3) years of reference experience in an academic, public, or special library.

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