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http://www.irsc.edu/portal/layout_web1.aspx?PortalPageID=259 Position Title: Reference Librarian Location: Main Campus, Ft. Pierce Position Number: 0023N Application Deadline: Until the Position is Filled Salary: $52,239 - $61,468 (11-month, tenure track) Hours: This position requires traveling to College campuses on a rotating basis, and working at least one night per week and on weekends, as scheduled. FLSA: Exempt Supervisory: No Grant Position: No Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements: The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include a Masters degree in Library Science from an accredited institution; library experience in a post-secondary institution is preferred. Other qualifications, knowledge, and skill requirements include: excellent communication skills – both oral and written; the ability to interact successfully with both internal and external colleagues/patrons; the ability to recognize and respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching and learning process; proven experience with traditional library resources, online library resources, the Internet, and Microsoft Office and Windows applications; the capacity to assist students in developing information literacy skills; the capability to function within a team environment; and an apparent enthusiasm for providing library services to the college community. All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS). Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position entail engendering a spirit of collegiality and teamwork; providing a full range of access, information and instruction services as a Reference Librarian; participating and collaborating in a program of collection management; and performing a variety of responsibilities in support of the mission of the library and the College. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: answering reference queries and assisting with research requests; developing and managing library collections; maintaining a safe and effective library environment; performing select Reference team shared responsibilities (i.e., government documents, special collections, outreach, interlibrary loan, and archives); teaching credit and non-credit classes; and developing curriculum and learning objects for library instruction classes. The responsibilities for this position also include cooperating with the library team to prepare an annual budget; completing yearly inventory reports, library strategic plans, and shared departmental curriculum; integrating both learning styles and technology; participating in departmental projects and programs; and performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Faculty members must serve on at least one College committee, participate in department, division, general faculty meetings, applicable college committee activities, and involve themselves in other forms of college service. Service to the community is also required. Essential Physical Skills: This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College. Indian River State College is an EEO/ADA/Drug-Free Workplace Employer.