Part-Time Librarian

South University Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America Req #2501 Monday, May 20, 2024

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POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for providing reference, research and information literacy instruction to the campus community, using library materials in all formats.

Will assist faculty, students and staff in development of research skills as well as teach patrons how to use the Librarys integrated catalog.

Incumbent must ensure that the South University philosophy is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position : quality services to clients;

development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and maintenance of an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.

The incumbent must support the mission of South University Library to provide scholarly resources and information services to support the curriculum and programs of the University, foster academic and professional research by the University community, and facilitate critical thinking and life-long learning by students

KEY JOB ELEMENTS :

• Create, write and update library publications, such as manuals, guides, bookmarks, bibliographies, subject guides and other information literacy / library promotional materials.
• Supervise any ILL services offered and contribute content to library web site.
• Serve as coordinator for collection development. Assist Director of Library in campus community outreach activities, ensuring that library collections meet user needs.
• Acquire new materials in all formats consistent with overall institutional strategic goals, the librarys collection development policy, and annual budget allocations.
• Review existing collections for continued curriculum relevance.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of library AV equipment as well as supervise processing, repair, binding of library materials, in cooperation with Technical Services Librarian.
• Assist Director of Library in strategic planning and preparation of the annual library budget.
• Oversee student workers in shelving and inventory of library materials and schedule their work hours to assist in coverage of the circulation desk.
• Develop, maintain library operations manual. Attend meetings and workshops, and seek additional opportunities for professional development.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge :

• Masters Degree in Library, Information Science, or related from an ALA-accredited school
• At least 3 to 5 years experience working in a post-secondary institution library
• Held positions of increasingly responsible experience in librarianship.
• Knowledge of subjects usually taught at a post-secondary institution.
• Experience with delivering instruction and online chat preferred
• Knowledge of library and educational technologies

Skills :

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and self-motivation skills
• Strong computer skills

Abilities :

• Work effectively as a team member to ensure that system and school goals are met
• Ability to effectively teach information literacy skills
• Comfort level with expanding and contracting sphere of influence as required at times by the role
• Ability to frequently lift up to 15 pounds

ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the position's essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

Last updated : 2024-05-20