Part-Time Librarian

Commitment to Mission At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium. This Commitment Supports Lone Star College System's Strategic Goals Opportunity through financial resilienceLeading in academic excellenceStrength in culture and talent developmentConnections through bridges of prosperity Great Colleges to Work For® Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered. Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College-Kingwood With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step. Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu . Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in students' lives and grow professionally. LSC-Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life, and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental hygiene. The address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339. All applicants must reside in Texas. 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 all students. 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 resourcesPlans and develops a variety of instructional materials using appropriate technologies that will assist students in meeting their research needsPromotes the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materialsPlans, organizes, and delivers research instruction and other programmingMaintains a study atmosphere conducive to student learningEvaluates, acquires, and provides access to information resources in a variety of formats to support student learningMaintains professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and other library usersAssists students and faculty by supporting specific programs or course research needsProvides reference assistance during the day, evenings, and weekends to meet student, faculty, and community research needsInterprets policies and procedures for library usersResponsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge and skills in library technologyExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility 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 equipmentInternal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazardsWork 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 collegeThorough knowledge of library automation systems, including circulation and acquisitions functions Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $30.36. 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 long term postings. To ensure you are receiving notifications on your application(s), you will need to opt into receiving system-generated notifications on your applicant profile. 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.