Part-Time, Librarian

Company: Lone Star College
Location: Tomball
Posted on: January 28, 2023

Job Description:

Commitment to Mission


This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Advance Equity
• Cultivate Community
• Choose LearningThe Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.
  Campus Marketing Statement
  
  
  Lone Star College-TomballLone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2021 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked 35th in Texas in the Forbes 'America's Best Employers By State' list.
  
  LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.
  Job Description
  
  
  PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Promotes and supports student learning. Responsible for providing and disseminating information services in support of the college's mission to provide quality educational programs to a diverse student population. Position's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Reference services may include developing or acquiring instructional materials and providing assistance to the college community in the use of research technology and materials. Position contributes to the educational environment of the college by teaching information literacy and providing support for classroom learning. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing and using print, audio-visual, and electronic information resources
• Plans and develops a variety of instructional materials using appropriate technologies that will assist students in meeting their research needs
• Promotes the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materials
• Plans, organizes, and delivers research instruction and other programming
• Maintains a study atmosphere conducive to student learning
• Evaluates, acquires, and provides access to information resources in a variety of formats to support student learning
• Maintains professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and other library users
• Assists students and faculty by supporting specific programs or course research needs
• Provides reference assistance during the day, evenings, and weekends to meet student, faculty, and community research needs
• Interprets policies and procedures for library users
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge and skills in library technology
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and community PHYSICAL ABILITIES:The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
    • Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
    • Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
    • Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
    • Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, or evening REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Minimum 3 years of library experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
        • Thorough knowledge of library automation systems, including circulation and acquisitions functions
          Salary
          
          
          Hourly Pay Rate is $26.70
          Benefits Marketing Statement
          
          
          By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.
          Special Instructions
          
          
          Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
          How to Apply
          
          
          ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
          

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