Instructional Services Librarian, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT

Posted June 30, 2016

Job Description:
To carry out professional library responsibilities; including coordinating one or more major library function(s); participating in development of policies and procedures and library planning activities.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate reference services for the college community.
• Develop, promote and coordinate the bibliographic instruction.
• Work with the library director to formulate collection development policies.
• Responsible for selection of specific subject areas for collection selection.
• Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the field.
• Create, write and update library publications, including subject guides.
• Provide reference service in all formats.
• Maintain the library’s web presence.

Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program, plus one to three years of relevant experience, including some academic reference experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to college library and web technologies.
• Good planning, organizational, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with library patrons and staff, including good interviewing, teaching, advising and public speaking skills.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Additional Information:
Acknowledging the universality of our shared humanity, we value, appreciate, honor and actively celebrate the backgrounds and beliefs that make us different, and seek to broaden our own worldview by learning from each other’s stories.

We strongly encourage applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. JSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Please note, this job requires a fingerprint supported criminal background check and a motor vehicles record check.

Application Instructions:
Apply on-line at www.jsc.edu/jobs. click Apply Now and follow the on screen instructions. You will need to upload your resume or CV, cover letter, and other supporting materials, for best results all documents should be in PDF format.

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