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Job Title:
Librarian MurphyAgency:
West Georgia Technical College
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007161Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$53,040.00 PER YEARJob Description:
Job Summary
The Librarian is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive campus media center to support staff, faculty, and students at WGTC and also to support community patrons that may visit the open library facility. For each specific campus library, the Librarian is responsible for
Operation and efficient maintenance of library resources
Provide efficient and effective library acquisitions within budgetary allotment
Provide presentations and instruction on library services and resources
Collecting and maintaining usage and service effectiveness data
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Library Services.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Operate and Efficiently Maintain Campus Library for usage by Faculty,
Staff, Students, and other community patrons. (40%)
• Responsible for the operation of the individual campus library under
the guidance and direction of the Executive Director of Library
Services
• Stay abreast of current trends in library operations and functionality,
maintain knowledge of library databases and systems, and work with
other library personnel in carrying out the duties for the
enhancement of library services for student, faculty, and staff usage.
• Maintains reference materials and provides assistance with reference
sources. Supervise interlibrary loan services and operations. Assists
the Executive Director of Library Services with the development of
policies, procedures and goals to maximize library effectiveness,
accessibility, and service functionality.
• Input and manage all media and collections material within the
library electronic catalog management system (ALMA). Continually
update as needed and participate in and provide proficiency training
in usage of system.
• Provide up to date computer lab facilities for student usage and
provide online course proctoring services to students.
• Supervise Library Assistants and any other campus library support
staff. Collaborate with other staff housed within the library facilities,
such as advisors or temporary event staff, to maintain professional
service quality.
Provide efficient and effective library acquisitions within budgetary
allotment (15%)
• Develop and monitor operating expenses per the individual campus
library budget.
• Continually assess campus library collections and conduct
acquisitions. Collaborate with faculty and staff for the acquisition of
needed collections and materials to meet the needs of individual
college programs for maximization of educational and skills learning
development and to comply with college and program accreditation
criteria. Investigates, recommends, and implements technology
products, innovations and databases to meet emerging needs of
library.
Provide training and instruction on Library Services and on usage of
library Resources. (20%)
• Schedule, coordinate, and deliver library class instruction and
orientation sessions both live and virtually to college faculty, staff,
and students and potentially other external patrons with an emphasis
on GALILEO databases
• Provide student assistance on proper formatting of documents
related to appropriate citing of library resources.
Collect and maintain library usage data, user surveys, and other
quantitative measures to determine efficient and effective availability
and library resource usage. (20%)
• Assess database extraction and other library service usage.
• Prepare and analyze corresponding reports of data usage for
efficiency and continuous library services improvement.
Other Duties As Assigned (5%)
Competencies
• Knowledge and proficiency of ALMA library catalog management system
• Knowledge of the methods of classifying, cataloging and shelf-listing books
• Knowledge of the Dewey decimal and Library of Congress classification systems
• Knowledge of bibliographies, card catalogs, indexes, guides, encyclopedias, and other reference materials used in the library
• Knowledge of appropriate research methods
• Good computer software skills as would be need to assist students with proctoring process and setup
• Interpersonal Skills - communicate effectively and courteously with faculty, staff, students and community users
• Proficiency in operation and usage of computer technology and other library and office equipment.
• General knowledge of the college and its programs
• Articulate and knowledgeable concerning library resources and services
• Ability to train and orient students, faculty, and staff concerning library resources, research methods and option, and a good understanding of database material extraction.
• Strong knowledge of citing, research, proper document formatting, and current available library database options
• Adequate understanding of library accreditation compliance
• Ability to work well with other faculty and staff.
• Customer Service skills
• Detail Oriented
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional library environment. This role routinely uses standard library and office equipment and technologies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products, books, library equipment, and supplies, up to 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, located with a campus library. Days and hours of work are 40 hours per week typically within a range of Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 7:00 pm and Friday, 8 am until 12 pm. This position would require longer hours or weekend work in event of emergency or facility relocation.
Travel
Travel to other campus locations is sometimes required, as needed. Overnight travel would only be required for staff professional development or training.
Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution
Preferred Education and Experience
• Experience as lead librarian.
• Experience with library instruction, especially information literacy instruction.
• Experience with ALMA ILS or other similar library systems
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institutionEqual Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.