Information Services Librarian Seminole Campus

St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Information Services Librarian - Seminole Campus

DEPARTMENT: Academic and Student Affairs SITE: Seminole

SALARY SCHEDULE: Instructional - GRADE: N/A

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assure broad range of library services in support of the college mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster academic excellence in teaching and learning.
Support the community college philosophy through commitment to success of students with diverse goals, backgrounds and learning styles in all curricular programs.
Instruct students in accordance with college policies, procedures and approved curricula.
Expand professional abilities through scholarly and professional activities that address emerging trends, resources, and technologies impacting libraries and higher education.
Serve the college through any of the following: (a) committee membership, (b) curriculum development, (c) development of innovative instruction, (d) sponsorship of student organizations, (e) representation of the college in professionally related community activities, and (f) special projects.
Support college extracurricular functions.
Demonstrate a professional, cooperative, and considerate attitude toward students, colleagues, and staff.
Perform related duties as required.

Primary responsibilities, 25-30 hours weekly

Reference, Instruction, and Public Service Duties

Create a welcoming and comfortable study atmosphere in library.
Teach patrons to locate, retrieve, evaluate, analyze, use, and cite information sources.
Provide reference assistance/point-of-need instruction utilizing a variety of new and existing technologies, e.g. email, chat, etc.
Refer as appropriate for information not readily accessible in the library.
Provide interlibrary loan services.
Instruct patrons in use of library equipment/technology including computer programs used for research, word processing and other applications.
Actively promote and participate in the library’s information literacy program
Provide clear, accurate, and focused classroom instruction to students, faculty and staff.
Prepare and deliver professional development workshops for faculty, staff, and public users.
Develop and prepare teaching aids and tutorials for delivery in traditional, online, and emerging formats.
Collaborate with faculty in the design and teaching of specialized research sessions.

Secondary responsibilities, 10-15 hours weekly

Supervisory or Support Duty

Oversee support staff in particular departmental area(s) as assigned by Director of Libraries.

Coordinate services for a particular site, or college wide in areas such as:

Administrative Duty

Serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments.
Actively participate in and collaborate with faculty on collection evaluation and development.
Identify and develop new services and resources online and in physical library.
Assist in planning and budgeting.
Troubleshoot and maintain library technology and equipment.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated success in providing reference and instructional services and

experience with faculty liaison work in an academic or joint-use library.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong commitment to public service.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries.
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, web development and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of teaching principles and theories.

New:6/2007