What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reference & Instruction Librarian Part Time position at Prince George's Community College?
Provides professional level service in a Community College Library. Primarily reference and instruction in all learning environments including face to face and remote. Assists with library programs and development of projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution
- Minimum of one year of paraprofessional or professional library experience in an academic, research, or public library with demonstrated proficiency in reference and instruction services.
Criteria
CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. Please ensure that your application and attached documents address the criteria listed below:
- Knowledge of library collection development and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies, chat reference, LMS, video conferencing, and academic library trends
- Familiarity with current bibliographic tools in print and digital format, as well as core references resources
- Ability to instruct and assist students in the use of library resources, in diverse learning environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including strong listening skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility, excellent teamwork, team leadership skills.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of library science as applied to the operation of academic libraries
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA accredited program required.
- Unofficial transcripts must accompany application for library faculty positions. Lack of transcripts may cause your application to be rejected from further consideration.
- Documentation of experience and performance required. Candidates will be asked to teach a sample 20-30 minute information literacy lesson using one subject and one general database during the interview.
- Letters of reference must be job related and dated within the past three years.
- Ability to effectively communicate in spoken and written standard English.
Is Background Check Required?
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