Pellissippi State Community College Looking for PSCC-Reference Librarian (Temporary Part-Time) Full Time

Department: Library
Services

Campus: Hardin Valley

Closing Date: Open until closed

Type of
Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: $21.84hr

Work Hours: The Reference
Librarian provides daytime and afternoon reference desk coverage, scheduled 20 hours per week and will be assigned hours during the window
of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Fridays.

Position Summary: The Reference Librarian
participates in reference services, provides support for Pellissippi Ambassadors for Library Success (PALS) student employees, creating
tutorials, library instruction, and other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Reference Coordinator and Instruction
Librarian.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 reference services, collaborate with the Reference Coordinator and Instruction Librarian to set and oversee PALS
  initiatives and projects.
• 30% Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of the library’s web services, including the
  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 interviewing and teaching practices. May be involved with collection development
  activities.

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

Required Qualifications:

MLS Degree from an ALA-accredited college or university.

Knowledgeable
in providing reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Knowledgeable in use of current web authoring
tools and standards.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills required.

Non-Essential
Functions:

Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:

Knowledge of the library’s reference and instruction function, including knowledge of specialized searching
skills and strategies, familiarity with the library’s print and electronic collections, and the ability to translate those resources
effectively to students, faculty, staff, and other patrons in a variety of delivery modes, including in-person, virtual reference, via
tutorials, in class, and graded course components.

Willingness and social skills necessary to work effectively with students,
faculty, and other patrons of varying skill and interest levels.

Ability to provide highly detailed work.

Ability to design
and deliver instruction in the use of library resources in individual and group settings and for placement on library website, in campus
course management system, in forms of graded assignments, tutorials, and subject guides.

Proficiency with web and media design tools,
software, and systems, including discovery search systems, LibApps, Microsoft Office, Camtasia, SnagIt, Zoom, Adobe Creative Suite, and
HTML.

Willingness and ability to learn new software and instruct students, faculty, staff, and other patrons on use of software as
needed. Ability to troubleshoot technology software and hardware.

Equipment:

Use of PC-based and online
databases and programs, scanners, phone, photocopier, printers, and overhead projection and smartboard equipment is
required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create
an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on
your application form. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience
is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Computers and scanners are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center
to scan, upload, or attach documents.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA
employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at
865-694-6607 or by email at [email protected].

If you are interested in this position,
click on the link to the top left to apply.

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