Librarian

We are seeking a highly skilled Reference Librarian to provide exceptional library reference services and instruction to Collin College students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The successful candidate will be responsible for explaining and assisting students, faculty, and staff in the use of library databases, streaming audio and video, library catalog, electronic books, and other features located on the library homepage.

• Provide reference services and instruction to students, faculty, and staff, including explaining and assisting in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet, and online databases to locate information.
• 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.
• Select and develop collection of reference and circulating materials, including books, periodicals, DVDs, software, CDs, eBooks, and other electronic materials in support of curriculum.
• 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, and supervise operations and personnel when the Library Director is unavailable.

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

The Reference Librarian will work in an office environment with relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. The position requires light physical effort, including talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

This position is security sensitive, and candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.