LIBRARIAN jobs in Florida

Job Description :

The Librarian position is directly accountable to the Director, Learning Resources and Library Services for the following duties and responsibilities.

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carry out its mission.

Primary ResponsibilitiesWorks as a team member with the reference staff for the efficient operation of information services in the subject areas.

Provides assistance to students, faculty and other users in locating information and answering questions concerning the Learning and Library resources.

Maintains familiarity with holdings of the Library and learns how to use Reference tools such as indexes.Maintains familiarity with other academic services within the Learning Commons / Library building and is able to provide informational support for some of these services.

Maintains regular hours staffing the Reference Desk.Participates in the Library Orientation program by teaching bibliographic instruction classes and conducting library tours.

Prepares bibliographies and other aids for library users especially in the baccalaureate programs. Monitors the production of handouts and library instruction materials according to established procedures.

Opens or closes and secures the Library Commons / Library building, as scheduled.Records appropriate information to support public service activities and maintain records of all transactions.Secondary Responsibilities

Researches instructional assignments to verify adequate information is available.Shelves books, reads shelves, sends damaged books to cataloging for repair as necessary.

Resolves patron complaints whenever possible before directing them to immediate supervisor.Assists in preparing books to be discarded and assists in annual inventory.

Cooperates as a team member with the Academic Staff and Library staff in performing any duty essential to efficient operation and responsive public service.

Performs such other duties and services as may be assigned or requested by the Director, Learning Resources and Library Services.Requirements :

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or related field from a higher education institution with regional accreditation with a strong preference for a school that has A.

L.A. accreditation.Minimum of one year library experience, preferably professional experience in a higher education setting that includes reference or bibliographic instruction.

Experience with reference in a college setting is highly desirable.Demonstrated experience with current reference method and materials.

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.Preferred Qualifications

Additional professional library experience in a community and patron centered environment is highly desirable. Experience in using LINCC, OCLC, or other web-based system is highly desirable.

Master's Degree in Library Science from a higher education institution with regional accreditation is required with a strong preference for a school that has A.

L.A accreditation.Minimum of two years library experience, preferably professional experience in a higher education setting that includes reference or bibliographic instruction.

Experience with reference in a college setting is highly desirable.

Additional Information :

Classification : Part-Time

Part-Time

Hours :

Up to 29 hours per week

Location : Niceville Campus

Niceville Campus

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Application Deadline : This is a pool of applicants. Review of applications is done as needed by hiring managers. All applications will be accepted up to October 31, 2024, and the pool will be reposted.

If you would like to be considered after October 31, 2024, reapplication is necessary.

Application Instructions :

All sections of the application must be completed.

In addition to the application, please submit the following : ResumeCopies of transcripts

After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB.

Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application / selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date.

All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director.

Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Last updated : 2024-04-06