San Jose - Cogswell College - Librarian

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OPEN DATE        11/27/2017     

Part-time, (May be Full-time if combined with teaching duties), Exempt

Supervises: Student Library Assistants

Summary: Ensures library functions and services are appropriately planned, implemented, and managed. The Librarian assists the Cogswell College community in use of the library materials and resources through reference and research support as well as Information Literacy instruction programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the management and planning of library services

Oversee and assist with Circulation services.

Provide reference services and assist users to locate and access material and information.

Analyze collections on a regular basis and provide expertise in acquisition, evaluation, and organization of information resources and technologies in all formats.

Select, acquire, prepare, and catalog materials.

Participate in the budgeting process and manage department spending.

Supervise library employees.

Provide information literacy instruction.

Remain current in practices, information technologies, and educational research applicable to college library programs.

Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS        

Education:

MLS, MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited graduate program, OR a Bachelor's degree AND five years related library experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Experience:

At least two years of experience working in a post-secondary institution library

Experience with library services to include: use of electronic public access catalogs, databases, and products

Teaching experience preferred

Skills:

Familiarity with current issues and trends in libraries, information access, library technologies and reference services.

Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a diverse audience.

Self-directed with the ability work independently, organize and plan work.

Ability to work with others in a collegial and productive manner.

Knowledge of budget management practices and procedures.

Working conditions: This job operates in an office environment.