Colleagues, Paul Blackmon forwards this opportunity. Distribute widely among your contacts. Etta [cid:image002.jpg@01CB54AB.E3AC6CE0] VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT POSITION: Assistant Librarian DATE: September 5, 2010 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Assistant Librarian works under the supervision of the Head Librarian and develops, maintains, and provides access to and instruction in library resources and information services to faculty, administration, students, staff and community, with a primary responsibility of classifying and physically processing all new acquisitions for circulation. Essential Job Function, Duties & Responsibilities 1. Assumes responsibility for the condition and operation of the library during duty hours in the absence of the Head Librarian. 2. Oversees and participates in the processing of books, records, periodicals and other items. 3. Creates and/or oversees the placement of book displays and other displays. 4. Assists in providing information to the library user based upon the library's files and collection of materials. 5. Assists with the maintenance of bibliographic and other library files. 6. Assists with training and supervising library personnel and student assistants. 7. Assists with scheduling use of audiovisual equipment and materials. 8. Maintains the collection of audiovisual equipment and materials. 9. Maintaining and repairing audio-visual equipment. 10. Supervising the use of production equipment by faculty, staff, and students, such as videotape duplication, camera operation, video editing, recording audio and video presentations, etc. 11. Assists with generating reports for the college. 12. Catalogs library media materials and equipment. 13. Maintains the online catalog and supervises the processing of library media materials. 14. Assists with implementing a circulation system for library media materials and equipment. 15. Maintains and updates the library inventory including books, audiovisual aids, equipment, furniture, and furnishings. 16. Assists students and faculty with reference questions and research problems. 17. Follows through to completion numerous assignments, reports and projects. 18. Maintains confidentiality of all records. 19. Assists with selection and acquisition of new library materials. 20. Manages serials collection. 21. Collection development in assigned areas. 22. Drafts policy and develops procedures relevant to technical services activities. 1. Responsible to the Head Librarian. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Master's Degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited program at an accredited institution of higher education. 2. Minimum of two year's recent library supervisory experience. 3. Experience in cataloging using Dewey Decimal Classification and/or Library of Congress Classification. 4. Experience with integrated library systems and OCLC cataloging. 5. Familiarity with basic cataloging standards and practices such as AACR2, MARC, Dewey Decimal Classification and/or Library of Congress Classification, Sears Subject Headings and/or Library of Congress Subject Headings. 6. Strong information technology skills. 7. Effective oral and written communication skills. 8. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. 9. Ability to work flexible hours. Preferred: 1. Experience in collection development; ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. 2. Knowledge of modern practices and procedures for researching, accessing and maintaining library materials and resources. 3. Use of office machines and audiovisual equipment. 4. Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office; and experience in serials collection management. SALARY: Salary range is $34,414 to $74,449 based on qualifications according to State Salary Schedule D for a nine month contract, plus $10,626 -$23,026 summer contract when available. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: On or before October 11, 2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 28, 2010, 5:30 p.m. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An application packet must include: A. Completed H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College application form. B. Current resume. C. College transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted with application. Official transcripts required if employed). D. Three professional letters of reference. E. Evidence of current or prior required work experience must be documented on official letterhead stationery and signed by supervisory official. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable $45.00 payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Applications currently on file must be resubmitted for this position. Delinquent and e-mailed application packets/documents will not be accepted. Only complete application packets will be considered. Employment applications are available from the Patterson Campus, 3920 Troy Highway and Trenholm Campus, 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL or may be accessed from the College website: www.trenholm<http://www.trenholm>state.edu. Completed packets must be returned to: Director of Human Resources, H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College, P.O. Box 10048, Montgomery, AL 36108. Direct inquiries to Ann Gordon at (334) 420-4442. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Etta Royster Administrative Assistant HBCU Library Alliance eroyster@hbculibraries.org<mailto:eroyster@hbculibraries.org> Ph: 404.592.4810 1438 W. Peachtree St. NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org> Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/meeting-form.html for the October 24-26, 2010 HBCU Library Alliance 4th Membership Meeting and the "Conference on Advocacy" pre-conference in Montgomery, AL. The Pre-Conference and Membership meeting are open to directors and other librarians.