Specialist, Library Reference (Temporary Part-time)

Title: Specialist Library Reference (Temporary Part-time)

Department: Libraries

Campus: Hardin Valley

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate:$16.00 per hour

Work Hours: 10-15 hours per week

*If you are a PSCC Student and eligible for the Student Employment Program you will be paid on experience and the rates are $14.00 (no experience) $15.00 (6 months experience) and $16.00 (9 months experience)*.

Position Summary:The Library Assistant participates in reference services tutorial creation library instruction special projects and other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Instruction Coordinator and Reference Librarian.

Duties andResponsibilities:

65% Provide individual reference service and group information literacy instruction both in-person and online. Reference services are available in-person and via phone email text chat and appointment. In support of instruction services collaborate with the Instruction Coordinator and Reference Librarian on various projects to support the Libraries instruction program.

30% Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of the librarys web services including LibGuides FAQs and online tutorials using various applications including LibApps PowerPoint Camtasia Snagit Zoom and related software. Seek out and implement appropriate emerging technologies.

5% Maintain knowledge of current professional library practices including reference and teaching practices. Collaborate on special projects such as collection development

Note:The Collegereserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

RequiredQualifications:

Must have completed 9 credit hours of their MLS/MIS/MLIS Degree from an ALA-accredited college or university.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Willingness and ability to work effectively with students faculty and other patrons with varying skill levels interest levels and different lived experience.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills including proficiency with English.

Ability to perform highly detailed work.

Ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to troubleshoot routine issues with technology.

Preferred

Knowledge of academic library instruction and reference practices.

Knowledge of and ability to learn web and media design tools software and systems including discovery search systems Springshare products Microsoft Office Camtasia SnagIt Zoom Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.

Special Instructions toApplicants:To be considered for a position at Pellissippi Stateyou must create an on-line application. Your skills abilities qualificationsand years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on yourapplication. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completionof the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% offull-time experience. Please note: to scan upload or attach documents acomputer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnicity or national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy disability age (40) status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View thenondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns please contact George Underwood ator .

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community Colleges Human Resource Office at or by email at

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