Job: Librarian

General Information

Position:

Librarian

Number position available:

1

Compensation:

Minimum $44,216 annually; salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Category:

Reference & Public Services

ALA:

Position REQUIRES a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

Description:

The primary functions of all professional librarian positions are to teach patrons how to research using the library print and online resources, including assessing patron needs, determining the best information to meet those needs, searching for and instructing patrons to find and acquire accurate information; to serve faculty departments in a liaison role for information literacy instruction and collection development; and to supervise the operations of the library during evening or weekend shifts. Professional development opportunities will be provided for this librarian to support the divisions of health sciences, natural sciences, and business and technology.

Essential Duties Summary

Provide virtual and in-person instructional sessions, consultations, and workshops to facilitate information literacy for students Maintain regular contact with faculty and division heads in assigned liaison areas Assist department chairs, coordinators, and faculty with internal reviews, accreditation visits, reports, or other institutional reviews Recommend purchase and selective withdrawal of materials for assigned areas consistent with the Library Collection Development Policy Create and maintain library guides and LMS modules related to assigned liaison areas Assist patrons in using library classification schemes, the library discovery interface, electronic databases, and other resources face to face or via telephone, email, or chat during assigned hours Supervise library operations during evening and weekend shifts including resolving patron account issues, supervising the work of student assistants, troubleshooting minor computer and equipment issues, and opening and closing the building including monitoring the cash register Participate in college-wide action teams and other activities, particularly related to liaison areas Serve on statewide and national committees as needed

Education:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from a regionally accredited college or university and an institution accredited by the American Library Association required.

Multilingual:

N/A

Job open date:

08-11-2021

Application deadline:

Open Until Filled

Apply at:

https://gulfcoast.peopleadmin.com/postings/1842

Additional information

Library Type:

• Academic Libraries

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Location

Physical address where the job position is located.

Job Place:

Gulf Coast State College Library, Panama City, Florida

Job Location:

Northwest Florida

Address:

5230 W Hwy 98

Address 2:

Gulf Coast State College

City:

Panama City

Zip:

32401

County:

Bay

Institution Information

Institution Name :

Gulf Coast State College

Address:

5230 W Hwy 98

City:

Panama City

State:

FL

Zip:

32401

Contact Information / How to apply

Contact Name:

Wendy Hall

Contact Email:

whall4@gulfcoast.edu

Contact Phone:

(850) 873-3512

Contact Fax:

How to apply

Complete the college employment application and submit a cover letter, resume, and transcripts.