[LIBJOBS] Palau - Koror - Librarian

POSITION TITLE:            Librarian

 

SALARY:           

$16,010 to $24,647 per year depending on qualifications, education, and experience. Benefits include health and life insurance, generous leave, and paid relocation

expenses. Housing provided. 

 

Palau Community College seeks an experienced Librarian to manage and direct library services.  PCC is located in the Republic of Palau in the Western Pacific region and is an accredited post-secondary vocational and academic institution serving all of Micronesia. PCC Library is an academic library serving the needs of Palau Community College students and supporting distance-learning programs at the bachelors and masters degree level. The Library also serves community patrons of all ages, functions as repository for international documents, and features a Micronesia Pacific special collection. The Library supports the PCC Library & Information Services Associates Degree programs. This position is a unique opportunity for experienced librarians to share expertise in library services and to serve as a leader in Palau's library community.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Provide professional library services to the College and its clients, including but not limited to:  Assist individuals and groups in obtaining library materials; Maintain and update the library's circulating and reference collections with general and technical print resources, serial publications, multimedia resources and electronic resources. Manage collection development, including selecting and ordering, and new resources. Supervise and provide assistance in cataloging, indexing, and technical services. Communicate information and market library services to students, faculty, administration and the public. Plan and organize library activities, programs, instruction services, and special events. Prepare the library budget and manage allocated funds. Manage and expand grant programs. Direct and supervise all aspects of library services, staff, and activities. Develop reports and communicate library success and needs as appropriate. Train, supervise and provide support to a team of library technicians, assistants and student workers.  Take an active role in supporting the Library & Information Services degree program and provide input for program activities and planning. Participate in College committees and engage in College functions and activities. Serve as a leader and role model to the local library community through Palau Association of Libraries, and librarian training activities.  Perform other duties as directed by the College.

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program, or international equivalent. A Minimum of five years experience in an academic or public library, with at least two years supervisory experience. Must be able to work with a team, as a leader. Must have the ability to supervise, motivate, and inspire coworkers. Must have strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge of library administration, planning, and budget management. Demonstrated success in library leadership. Teaching and instruction experience preferred. Grant writing and grant management experience will be highly valuable. Web development and computer troubleshooting skills are also advantageous. Knowledge of Pacific cultures and familiarity with Pacific information resources is a plus. 

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Application Forms can be found or our website: www.palau.edu. Send completed application, cover letter, and CV to hq@palau.edu.