Librarian

Job Title: Librarian

Dept./University: Administrative

Dept./University: Supervise and manage the university library/media center. Provide services and resources that allow students to develop skills in locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and using information to solve problems. Serve as teacher, materials expert, and curriculum adviser to ensure that the library/media center is involved in instructional programs of the university.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Master’s degree from accredited college or university

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of library science
• Ability to instruct and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:Two years experience in library/media center in public university setting preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction:

• Provide group instruction and individual guidance to students to help them locate resources and use research techniques.
• Consult teachers on appropriate use of materials and help them schedule materials for classroom instruction.
• Serve as an information resource for users of library/media center materials and provide staff development opportunities for teachers on the availability and use of campus and district learning resources.

Library Programs:

• Effectively plan university library program to meet identified needs.
• Assist in preparation of bibliographies and curriculum guides.
• Manage acquisitions, processing, organizing, distribution, maintenance, and inventory of resources.
• Create a library/media center environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of students.
• Interact with students to promote positive attitudes toward university library.

Administration:

• Compile, budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the library/media center program and make changes based on the findings.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise clerical aide(s), student aides, and volunteers.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Climbing, stretching, frequent light lifting of books, boxes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.