Part-Time Librarian

Tomball Health Science, TX

Employer:	Lone Star College
Category:	Other
Job Type:	Part Time
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Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential. Cultural Beliefs One LSC Student Focused Own It Foster Belonging Cultivate Community Choose Learning The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For® " is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Health Science Building Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. The LSC-Tomball Health Science Building is a 60,000-square-feet three-story complex that houses the Surgical Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Nursing and Pharmacy Technology programs. The facility provides numerous classrooms, a medical library, simulation labs, an operating room, a clean room, a sterile room and additional educational resources. Location address is 700 Graham Dr., Tomball, TX 77375. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Promotes and supports student learning. Responsible for providing and disseminating information services in support of the college's mission to provide quality educational programs to a diverse student population. Position's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service. Reference services may include developing or acquiring instructional materials and providing assistance to the college community in the use of research technology and materials. Position contributes to the educational environment of the college by teaching information literacy and providing support for classroom learning. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing and using print, audio-visual, and electronic information resources Plans and develops a variety of instructional materials using appropriate technologies that will assist students in meeting their research needs Promotes the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materials Plans, organizes, and delivers research instruction and other programming Maintains a study atmosphere conducive to student learning Evaluates, acquires, and provides access to information resources in a variety of formats to support student learning Maintains professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and other library users Assists students and faculty by supporting specific programs or course research needs Provides reference assistance during the day, evenings, and weekends to meet student, faculty, and community research needs Interprets policies and procedures for library users Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and skills in library technology Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and community PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS: Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, or evening REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years of library experience in higher education, preferably at a community college Thorough knowledge of library automation systems, including circulation and acquisitions functions Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $28.89 Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more. Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on 'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less. How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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Part-Time Librarian

Tomball Health Science, TX

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