Librarian - Northwest Florida State College

The full-time Librarian plays a vital role in advancing the academic mission of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) by providing comprehensive library services and support. This role requires a self-directed professional who thrives on continuous learning and collaborative problem-solving, while maintaining a strong commitment to excellent customer service. This position is directly accountable to the Director, Learning Resources and Library Services for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with faculty and students to support their teaching and learning needs
• Collaborate with faculty and academic programs to identify emerging resource needs
• Engage in outreach activities to promote library resources, services, and programs to the campus community
• Represent the library at campus events, and prepare promotional materials to highlight the library
• Provide reference and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff through multiple modalities (in-person and virtually)
• Develop research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials that supports users' abilities to find, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically
• Deliver library information sessions for courses across disciplines, tailoring content to students' needs and learning outcomes
• Participate in collection development by selecting, evaluating, and recommending materials
• Contribute to the maintenance of the library's website and digital presence
• Explore new technologies that improve library services and user experience
• Approach AI with curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical awareness, and maintain compliance with acceptable use guidelines
• Stay informed about AI trends in libraries and practice skills in using AI tools
• Leverage personal strengths to contribute to team goals and library initiatives
• Engage in continuous assessment and improvement of library services
• Stay current with trends in academic librarianship and apply new knowledge
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, workshops, and continuing education
• Recommend improvements to workflows, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork and appreciation

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports NWFSC goals by serving on college committees as needed
• Completes mandatory annual compliance training
• Performs other duties and services as assigned or requested

Benefits

• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of documented relevant work experience in an academic, research, or learning environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service
• Some physical effort may be required: occasionally moving up to 25 pounds, or positioning books on shelves above shoulder level or near the ground
• Requires regular use of technology and operating a keyboard

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional library experience
• Teaching or training experience
• Experience with library systems, such as Alma library services platform and Springshare content management system
• Experience with library databases, such as EBSCO databases, Gale databases, and Infobase databases

Classification: Professional III

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins immediately. Position will remain open until filled.