PT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (Pool)
Midland College Portal
Part-time
On-site
Midland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
The Part-time Reference Librarian works in the Reference and Circulation departments of the Library, otherwise known as Access Services, to assist students, faculty, and the public with the use of information resources for instructional research. This position may require evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions
Provides reference assistance to library patrons in using books, journals, and other printed resources in the collection Assist patrons with accessing databases, e-books, and e-magazines Assists with searching library catalog for book holdings information Circulation desk assistance Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally The person in this position needs to move throughout the library to assist students Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information Frequently moves books or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds Quiet environment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of one year working in a library or related setting Experience with personal computers, photocopiers/scanners, library information systems, overhead projectors, and audio/visual equipment Customer-service oriented Self-directed
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Library Science or Master of Library Information Science
The Part-time Reference Librarian works in the Reference and Circulation departments of the Library, otherwise known as Access Services, to assist students, faculty, and the public with the use of information resources for instructional research. This position may require evenings and weekends.
Essential Functions
Provides reference assistance to library patrons in using books, journals, and other printed resources in the collection Assist patrons with accessing databases, e-books, and e-magazines Assists with searching library catalog for book holdings information Circulation desk assistance Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally The person in this position needs to move throughout the library to assist students Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information Frequently moves books or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds Quiet environment
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of one year working in a library or related setting Experience with personal computers, photocopiers/scanners, library information systems, overhead projectors, and audio/visual equipment Customer-service oriented Self-directed
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Library Science or Master of Library Information Science