Position Opening

Nunez Community College, Chalmette, LA

POSITION TITLE: Librarian—Reference and Instruction (part-time)

POSITION OPENS: August 19, 2003

REPORTS TO: Head of Public Services

Supports the instructional program by assisting students, faculty, and staff in the use of library services and resources. This includes reference and research assistance, library orientation and instruction, maintenance of the vertical file, and some collection development responsibilities.

• Works with faculty to provide course-integrated library instruction; works with faculty to help students achieve information literacy competencies.
• Provides orientation to the library through class presentations, tours, and individual instruction.
• Assists students, faculty, and staff in the use of library materials and equipment.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collections to support the instructional programs, particularly for assigned subject areas.
• May prepare bibliographies and other learning aids independently and in conjunction with faculty for specific classes.
• Submits required reports to the Head of Public Services. Reports to the Head of Public Services any difficulties experienced by staff and users of various areas.
• Maintains the vertical file collection, ensuring the timeliness of materials. Works with technical services on cataloging the subject headings.
• May be assigned other duties in keeping with the mission of the Institution.

FACULTY RANK: Instructor (permanent, non-classified employee)

HOURS: When classes are in session this position may be scheduled on Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 12 noon and will be included in rotation with other librarians for Saturday hours (8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.). Hours when classes are not in session are negotiable.

SALARY: $17.00/hour (no benefits)

• Master's degree from an ALA accredited program or actively pursuing and within 12 hours of completion.
• Experience in reference and/or teaching.
• Experience with database and OPAC searching in a web environment.
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Ability to work in the diverse environment of a community college and commitment to the college’s mission.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Ability to use a standard keyboard, mouse, and computer monitor; to move books onto and off of shelves; to move a book truck.

• Experience with SIRSI Unicorn iLink.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer programs.

Send application letter and resume to: Lisa Muilenburg, Head of Public Services, Nunez Community College, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043. (E-mail: Lisa Muilenburg)

Nunez Community College, located 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans, is a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The library is a member of LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network. An ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.