Reference Associate, NHTI Concord’s Community College, Concord, NH
Posted August 4, 2016
Pay Range: $$16.79 – $$19.43 Per Hour
Appointment Type: Covered Part-Time – Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 25 hours/ week
SCOPE OF WORK: Performs various administrative and technical duties associated with library reference and research services. This position reports to the Head Reference Librarian at NHTI, Concord’s Community College.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Contributes to the reference services program by providing assistance, consultation, and instruction to reference patrons and provides outreach services, as needed;
- Instructs students, faculty, staff and community members in the use of online database and print resources;
- Provides library group instruction to students, faculty, staff and the general public;
- Assists with circulation of materials and patron account maintenance, as needed;
- Uses a computer for various functions including circulation, mail, information retrieval, record keeping, database management, etc.;
- Provides patrons with in depth one-on-one instruction in the use of computer applications including – but not limited to – Microsoft Office, Blackboard, e-mail, and library management software.
- Updates the Library’s online research guides on a semi-annual basis in conjunction with the Head of User Services;
- Supervises the Library during some afternoon, evening and weekend hours;
- Participates in staff meetings/planning;
- Light housekeeping cleaning of furniture and equipment;
- Opens and/or closes the Library, enabling all machines, lights, etc.;
- Represents the college at conferences, meetings and seminars;
- Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations;
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate’s degree from a recognized college or university in a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Two years’ experience in library services. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Desired Qualifications: Experience teaching and preparing lesson plans. Proficiency with electronic and printed information resources. Ability to use and explain library facilities including OPAC and other reference aids. Understanding of standards and trends in reference services and instructional technology.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of library data and cataloging rules. Knowledge of modern library methods and procedures. Knowledge of children, youth and adult literature and ability to utilize this knowledge to match interests of clientele, to advise as to the selection of books and other materials. Ability to answer librarians and public’s requests for reference material. Strong customer service skills with a strong commitment to client services and creative, technical, and problem solving skills. Excellent communication, organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, local librarians, boards of trustees, educations and the general public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Please visit www.nhti.edu/careers to submit an application.