Benedict College, Columbia, SC Position Announcement Job Title: Electronic Reference Librarian Division: Academic Affairs Department: Learning Resources Center (Library) Work Schedule: Rotating weekend/evening schedule; 12 month; non-tenure track position Reports to: Library Director General Job Functions: This position requires the appointee to have an ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science or related degree and reference experience, preferably in an academic library. The appointee will assist students, faculty, staff, and others at the College in locating and using online and print informational resources. The position requires demonstrated knowledge or experience with computers and electronic databases. Some experience in teaching library instruction. The appointee is expected to be knowledgeable with current trends in information literacy, libraries, customer service orientation, and referral services. The appointee will maintain and improve collections through collection development activities and policies. In addition, effective written and spoken communication skills are required and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and others in an academic environment. Qualifications: This position requires the appointee to have an ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science or related degree. Reference experience, preferably in an academic library. Knowledge of online databases, search techniques, and electronic resources; and computer savvy. Responsibilities: * Assists students, faculty, and others at the College in finding and using varied library informational resources * Provides Reference Desk assistance including working a rotating evening and weekend schedule * Conducts general library orientation tours and instruction sessions * Contributes to Information Literacy initiatives * Participates in collection development activities and the development and/or revision of collection development policies * Assists library users by checking in and out library materials; renewing materials; issuing library cards; etc. using automated library system * Trains and supervises College and/or Service-Learning student assistants in routine library operations * Prepares, distributes, and maintains instructional materials, publications, library surveys, statistical data, reports, etc. relating to assessing reference services and programs * Serves on internal and campus-wide committees as appointed * Attends professional meetings and engages in professional development activities * Maintains membership in professional organizations * Performs other associated responsibilities as assigned Applicants should submit a Benedict College Application for Employment, Resume, copy of transcript and three letters of reference to (mail or hand deliver): Benedict College Human Resources 1600 Harden St Columbia, S.C. 29204 No Phone Calls Please. Position open until filled. SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/