MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
is accepting applications for the following position:
Librarian
Position number: B99785
Salary: $43,000-47,500
Motlow State is the fastest growing college in Tennessee. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and have four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Library Science or related degree from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications:
American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library Science or related degree.
General Function:
The Librarian provides professional library services including but not limited to reference services, subject liaison work and Information Literacy instruction in the library both on campus and online.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The librarian has a thorough knowledge of books and eBooks, databases, and additional repositories of scholarly information including open access journals, textbooks, and books.
Must have knowledge of customer service principles and be able to apply them in a library setting
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of cloud storage, including Microsoft OneDrive and Google Suite.
Has experience using D2L or a similar Learning Management System
Possesses graphic design abilities to create library display signage and subject guide images
Maintains relevant and current knowledge of library best practices through continual professional development and / or attendance at professional development events.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Major Duties and Responsibilities: (Duties and responsibilities listed are examples of work performed and may be modified as needs of the College may dictate.)
LIBRARY USER SERVICES: Assists and teaches students, faculty, and the community users how to access and acquire physical and digital information through the library’s catalog. Prepares subject guides, both course-oriented and subject specific for assigned liaison departments. Responds to distance education requests for library services including email, telephone, and online course requests. Supports all aspects of circulation services. Assists patrons in the use of library materials, computer databases, and library equipment.
LIBRARY INSTRUCTION: Presents Information Literacy instruction for Motlow students. Provides Library orientation for new students and the community, including tours for classes in use of the library; instruction in the use of library sources to classes on request, both in the library and in the classroom; and digital subject guides. Instructs students on verifying the authority of online content through lateral reading, as well as other fact-checking methods.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT: Oversees specific subject areas in order to evaluate and recommend library purchases of digital resources; Collaborates with the Head of Collection Development to recommend library purchases of print, non-print, and digital resources; maintains balance of subjects in the collection; selects and recommends book orders and non-print material orders; solicits and accepts recommendations from faculty in subject areas; and notifies faculty of new materials in their subject area.
May serve on campus committees as assigned and/or appointed.
Support the advancement of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts at the Library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion, kindness, and respect in all interactions within the Library and across the college.
Other duties as assigned
All my best,
Sharon Kay Edwards, MSLS
Legislative Monitor, President-Elect; Tennessee Library Association
Policy Corps Member, Cohort II; American Library Association