Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-time Reference Librarian in Lake City

Job Title: Part-time Reference Librarian

Location: Clayton State University

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 289343

Job Summary

The successful candidates will primarily work either Sunday (2-6PM), Tuesday (6-10PM), and Thursday (6-10PM) or Sunday (2-6PM), Monday (6-10PM), and Wednesday (6-10PM) while classes are in session each semester. Each part-time librarian will average 12 hours per week but no more than 19.5 hours. The schedule may change based on the needs of the department; therefore, flexibility is preferred. This is strictly a part-time reference faculty librarian position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain information desk during scheduled peak times of need to serve primarily, students, faculty, and staff with information retrieval.
• Assists with research questions, circulation of library technology items, basic computer assistance, monitoring study rooms for policy compliance, copier/print services, and general directional questions relating to the university.
• General supervision and basic training of student assistant employees when applicable, who may be working during the same shift as the part-time librarian.
• Collection development activities under the direction of liaison librarians.
• Familiarity with Springshare modules including LibGuides, LibChat, and LibCal. Includes updating and working with LibGuide information as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (MLS, MIS, or MLIS) or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited university or international equivalent.
• Exhibit strong broad-based knowledge of print and electronic information sources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Springshare products (e.g., LibCal, LibGuides, LibChat)
• Familiarity with a library management system (e.g. Alma, Folio, etc.)
• Experience with troubleshooting basic computer or printing issues

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate strong service ethics including the ability to effectively work with faculty, staff, students and library personnel at all levels.
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
• Must be self-directed, well organized, able to set priorities, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affinity Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

Clery Disclosure

This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.