POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Librarian
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Faculty
JOB SUMMARY: In support of the College’s Mission and Objectives, the Librarian is responsible for
providing library research instruction and support services in accordance with the philosophy and
objectives of the College.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Provide classroom and individual instruction in library research skills to students and College
community.
2.
Assist in the selection of library materials for the district through consultation with faculty
members, Deans and other College staff.
3.
Assist in the development and utilization of library research guides and supplemental instructional
aids that will facilitate the use of library resources for students, faculty and other staff as
determined by College needs.
4.
Maintain records in his/her area of responsibility as deemed necessary for the College library.
5.
Post and maintain library duty and office hours as per instructional guidelines.
6.
Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and/or orientation and submit evaluations to
designated office.
7.
Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees and through
participation in meetings.
8.
Participate in faculty orientation sessions and professional development seminars and activities to
enhance professional development; accept the responsibility for professional awareness and
growth.
9.
Maintain liaison with other faculty to provide information on library services, materials and
procedures; maintain liaison with local institutions and organizations.
10. Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs,
projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation; participate on committee in an
effective, timely manner; work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the department,
division and College; attend all scheduled library and division activities held during the academic
year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignments or activity approved by
the Dean.
11. Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Campus Dean or other assigned Dean
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies (Master of Library Science
Degree (MLS), Master of Arts, Master of Librarianship, Master of Library and Information
Studies (MLIS), and Master of Science) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited
college/university.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources; creativity to
develop and implement library programs and services; ability to analyze a broad range of
complex problems with considerable reasoning and judgment in the planning, coordination
and implementation of work-related issues; good interpersonal and communication skills.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with a general office
environment (copier, phone, fax, etc.)
3.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is
frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally
required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are important
in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior; and, skills of
persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION TITLE:
Librarian
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
X
X
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
X
X
Hear
Taste
X
X
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
More than 100 pounds
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
Up to 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Over 2/3
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Amended: 2/10/12
Date
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