Administrative Librarian

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This position requires a Masters degree from an ALAaccredited program and three years experience in the field. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with resume and official transcripts submitted upon hire.

Also requires effective oral and written communication skills; the ability to supervise delegate and evaluate professional librarians and staff; ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships; knowledge of library and standard office software programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises staff and student workers in the reference and circulation activities of the library and makes operational decisions affecting this work. Helps maintain an effective public service desk at which patrons receive courteous prompt and efficient service; assists in maintaining a safe appropriate library atmosphere by supervising student/patron conduct engaging in general housekeeping and promoting a favorable college environment.

Provides quality reference consultations to patrons in various situations including inperson Chat phone or email.

Provides general orientations & formal instruction for specific courses and/or class assignments through inperson or online formats.

Provides outreach to faculty and students including coordinating events exhibits social media and other activities at the library that engage and promote learning and reading interest; acts as advocate for the campus library to administrators faculty students in promoting the library services and determining the campus needs.

Assumes primary responsibility for the librarys collection development and weeding and also assists in materials selection and discards for the reference and serials collection.

Responsible for the librarys annual care & planning including overseeing goalsetting budgeting spending and equipment and furniture upkeep; ensures program goals are executed and documented appropriately.

Maintains and saves circulation reports generated within the ILS (Integrated Library System) software.

Report lost items to Technical Service librarian so that the ILS database can be accurate of holdings.

Ensures Inter Library Loans and transits are processed timely and accurately.

Assists the technical assistant(s) with the serials control records and checking in items utilizing the ILS (Integrated Library System) software.

Trains supervises and evaluates library staff and student workers. Ensures that staff & student workers have the training and supervision needed to effectively and efficiently perform their job duties.

Maintains or ensures maintenance of appropriate library files and reports (including the newsletter & Annual Report) daily weekly and monthly statistics accurate record of inventory materials hardware furnishings cash deposits and other necessary paperwork.

Schedules and teaches the library instruction and orientation sessions.

Oversees the shelving and shelfreading of materials to ensure shelves are orderly and clean; oversees general housekeeping of all library areas.

Ensures professional growth by attending PDI courses workshops conferences.

Actively participates in library and campus committees as assigned.

Works early mornings and evenings as needed to make the library & resources available for faculty and student use.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority including assisting other branch or campus libraries.

19. Maintain knowledge of diversityrelated issues legislation and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises staff and student workers and the activities of the Campus Library.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex age disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity equity and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regardingthese policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone:or Email: .