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Position Information
Posting Number
AS507P
Position Title
Librarian, Reference & Collection Development
Contract Length
12 months
Class Summary
Responsible for performing various professional duties in support of library services for students, faculty and staff.
Candidates Eligible to Apply
Internal/External
Position Type
Exempt Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Position Funding Type
Regular
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Education/Training/Experience
ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience
Two years' experience in library reference services in a college setting.
Minimum Knowledge & Skills
- Principles and practices of library services in a variety of areas;
- Familiarity with Integrated library systems (ILS);
- Familiarity with customer service;
- Training/experience using databases, catalogs, Internet for research;
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
- Record keeping procedures;
- Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
- Knowledge of word processing software.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
- Instructing students, staff and faculty in the use of library resources;
- Experience with LibGuides and LibAnswers;
- Experience with collection development;
- Experience with promoting library services via social media;
- Experience using Integrated library systems (ILS), ALMA/PRIMO preferred;
- Preparing a variety of reports;
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
none
Job Duties
Provides reference services for students, faculty and staff in person and online, including virtual reference such as LibAnswers.
Provides library instruction to students, faculty and staff in person and online in library instruction classes and the library web site such as LibGuides, collaborating with faulty as needed.
Coordinates the development and inventory of the library's book and eBook collections; prepares and manages the book budget; maintains and analyzes statistics on usage and align spending with need; promotes the book and eBook collection through the library site, book displays, emails and social media; solicits faculty suggestions for the collection.
Coordinates library services for Distance Education students in the course management system, collaborating with faulty as needed, surveys online students on library services and resources.
Promotes library resources to faculty, staff and students through various methods including direct outreach, event planning, contributing to the library newsletter, social media and other opportunities as they arise.
Coordinates the annual survey of user satisfaction of library services and materials.
Works with the Acquisition Library Technician.
Participates in writing and managing grants when relevant and appropriate.
Participates in professional development and continuing education activities.
Participates in library organizations and serves on college committees as appropriate.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required to work every other Saturday (9 am - 1 pm) and occasional nights.
Physical Requirements
- Some or limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Minimum Salary Range
$53,532
Mid Point Salary Range
Maximum Salary Range
$72,269
Posting Open Date
01/15/2026
Posting Close Date
Posting Will Be Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay class and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired.
Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor's name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state "unknown" for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.
EEO Statement
College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.
College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
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