Customer Service & Reference Support
Provides reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff, fostering critical thinking and information literacy
Guides students in selecting and refining research topics, evaluating and synthesizing sources, and developing strategic search approaches
Supports ethical and effective use of information, including citation, copyright, and proper attribution, empowering students to think critically and independently throughout the research process
Promotes library services and programs through library-hosted events, campus activities, social media, and written communications
Engages the campus community to raise awareness of resources and services and provides input on the development of reference guidelines and procedures
Continuous Development, Technology & Program Support
Actively engages in professional development through trainings, workshops, and conferences to stay current with trends and best practices in librarianship and information literacy instruction
Contributes to the development and maintenance of the library website, including webpages, online research guides, and other publications
Records and analyzes statistics for reference and instruction sessions, and participates in library assessment activities
Culture of Respect
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends all required department meetings and training
Communicates any concerns related to building operations to the appropriate contacts
Monitors computer equipment used to access library information
Contacts IT support if service is needed for non-functional equipment
Serves on library and College committees
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required
Hours specifically from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday through Friday
Additional Job Description
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience working in a library reference position or a related field
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)
CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment
Full Time/Part Time
Union (If Applicable)
Scheduled Hours
20
Additional Information
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