Talladega College Savery Library Position: Special Collections Librarian
http://www.talladega.edu/JobID=188.asp
Special Collections Librarian
Department
Salary
D.O.E.
City/State
Talladega/AL
Education:
MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
Type
Faculty
Experience:
See Qualifications Below
Category
Faculty
Relocation
No
Salary
D.O.E.
Contact Email
brhoden@talladega.edumailto:brhoden@talladega.edu
Contact Name
Talladega College Office of Human Resources
Relocation
No
Job Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Promotes library services and assists in general circulation services.
Provides virtual and in-person reference service to groups and individuals.
Provide circulation and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users.
Search, input and update online records including bibliographic, patron, reserve and interlibrary loan records following a standard format.
Help students locate library material and provide assistance for use of systems and equipment.
Collaborates with other library staff in planning expected learning outcomes and promoting resources.
Engages in collection development.
Prepare archival materials for cataloging, digitization, and create finding aids.
Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interacts cooperatively and constructively with all constituents.
Exhibits the highest standards of dedication and commitment to quality service to meet or exceed student requirements; consistently conveys a positive attitude toward constituents.
Demonstrates continual focus on student-centered learning and retention and learner needs.
Position will require evening and weekend hours.
Fulfil research requests.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
MLIS from an ALA accredited institution.
3+ years working in a library or archival institution.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency.
Strong computer and technology skills; proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite.
5+ years archival experience.
Application Process:
All qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume’, application, at least 3 professional references and copies of transcripts to brhoden@talladega.edumailto:brhoden@talladega.edu. We will also accept mailed credentials. If selected for the position, official copies of transcripts must be submitted. We are an E-Verify employer.
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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