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Monday, October 10, 2011

[LIBJOBS] Reference Librarian (2 positions) | San Jacinto College--Central Campus | Pasadena, Texas, USA

Reference librarians will be interested in this exciting opportunity to join the team at San Jacinto College’s Lee Davis Library.  A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution is required, and public services experience in a library is preferred.  More details below.  Apply online at http://jobs.sjcd.edu; click on the Professional button to view the listing for Reference Librarian.

 

San Jacinto College is a public community college system in the Houston area.  At the heart of the San Jacinto College learning experience are its three campuses, located to provide easy access for all citizens of the San Jacinto College District.  Close to Galveston Bay, the Clear Lake recreation area, and the Johnson Space Center, the district benefits from its proximity to the nation’s fourth largest city and its rich economic resources, outstanding educational institutions, and varied cultural and recreational amenities. 

 

Position Title: Reference Librarian

 

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an American Library Association accredited institution.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Some experience providing reference services in a library is preferred.

Familiarity with a variety of standard library reference and research resources, both electronic and in print, is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Access is essential.

Experience with III’s Millennium integrated library system is desirable.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities:

Provides reference service in person, online, by telephone, and by email to students, faculty, administrators, and the general public.
Plans, coordinates, and delivers bibliographic instruction (library instruction) for classes and individuals on a regular basis.
Conducts bibliographic research for Interlibrary Loan (ILL), submitting, tracking, and completing ILL borrowing requests.
Engages in collection development in a variety of subject areas.
Serves as liaison with campus academic and vocational/technical education departments and programs to identify library materials and resources needed to support their curricula.
Other duties as required and assigned.  

 

Work hours:

Twelve (12) month position
Forty (40) hours per week
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Must be available for evening and weekend hours as needed.  

 

An application for employment must be completed and submitted online.  University transcripts are required and may be attached to the online application, along with other supporting documentation.  For complete details, see the Reference Library (Professional) job posting at http://jobs.sjcd.edu

 

Gregory Snyder

Catalogue Librarian

San Jacinto College | 8060 Spencer Highway | Pasadena, Texas 77505

281.476.1850, ext. 1558 | gregory.snyder@sjcd.edu | http://www.sjcd.edu/

 

 

 

 

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