Position Information | Title | Librarian 1 | Position Title | Librarian 1 | Department: | CSCC--Library | Position Summary | Coordinate reference services at all library sites; provide library reference services and instruction for the college community | Typical Duties and Responsibilities | -Develop, implement, and evaluate department mission, goals and objectives, policies and procedures
-Schedule, organize, and manage departmental staffing and work assignments; train and supervise reference department staff involving use of print materials, electronic databases, Internet resources, and library policies and procedures
-Provide reference and information services to students, faculty, administration, staff, and community users of the library
-Prepare classroom presentations and instructional materials in print, electronic, and web formats; teach classes involving library skills and research methods in the electronic classroom; conduct individual assistance as needed; evaluate instructional materials and methods for effectiveness
-Prepare research and reference tools in print, electronic, and web formats
-Evaluate print materials, electronic databases, and Internet resources for inclusion in the library's print and electronic collections; inventory and evaluate current library holdings; weed outdated materials
-Maintain communication network with all library sites
-Compile statistical data regarding reference services and prepare reports
-Train and supervise student workers assigned to the reference area
-Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned | Required Qualifications | -Education and training: Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university
-Work Experience: Two years full-time experience including use of computers, Internet and electronic database searching and supervisory experience | Preferred Qualifications: | Prefer: Work experience in reference section of an academic library; experience in creating web pages; experience teaching traditional and electronic library resources | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics | -Knowledge: Knowledge of traditional reference sources and techniques, computer technology, online databases, and the Internet; supervisory principles and methods
-Skills: Oral and written communication skills consistent with providing services associated with reference, research, and retrieval of information from print and computer resources; interpersonal skills consistent with providing services to the public, including flexibility, enthusiasm, confidentiality, and open-mindedness and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a collaborative environment
-Abilities: Ability to use traditional reference sources, computer technology, integrated library systems online databases, and the Internet | Posting Date: | 04-06-2012 | Closing Date: | 05-04-2012 | Special Instructions to Applicants: | -Work-related references only, please; personal references will not be accepted.
-Do not submit application until complete. You can save, log out and return to edit. If documents are required, make sure all are scanned or attached, and application is signed. If you need assistance, please call 423.697-4458 or 423.697-2443. CHANGES CANNOT BE MADE ONCE AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED. | Type of Appointment | Fiscal | Employment Category | Professional | Location | Chattanooga State Community College (Chattanooga) | Posting Number: | 002227 |
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