Unclassified Employment Opportunities

Position:  Librarian

Job Posting:  Open until filled

Reports to:  Director of Information Technology

Job Summary: Responsible for strategic planning for the library. Responsible for general operations of the library including the budget, staff supervision, and the facilities. Represents the library on college committees and at national, regional, and local library meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates planning and assessment for the Library.
  • Provides guidance to all members of the Nunez community dealing with library-related issues such as distance learning, course-integrated library instruction, etc.
  • Monitors and consults on the budget for library services and participates in purchasing and interactions with vendors complying with policies and procedures of the College, system and state.
  • Coordinates with Facilities on maintenance, security and use of library facilities.
  • Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collections to support the instructional programs.
  • Oversees day-to-day functioning of the library.
  • Participates in professional development and continuing education to develop and expand expertise in areas of responsibility and in library information science in general.
  • Represents the library by serving as library liaison with departments and individual faculty and staff, and by participation in local and statewide consortia., and submits required reports to college administration and outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Library Science or closely related field (ALA accredited program)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3 years’ experience in an academic library and 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree

Preferred Experience:

  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
  • Experience in managing procurement and purchasing processes.
  • Experience in reference or teaching.
  • Experience in change management in academic library services; Grant writing.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Ability to view a computer screen for long periods of time.
  • Ability to function in a high-pressure, stressful environment and meet stringent deadlines.
  • Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
  • Ability to carry <25 lbs., stand, sit, reach, bend, and climb.

To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three professional reference contact information to:

Office of Human Resources
Nunez Community College

By mail: 3710 Paris Rd. Chalmette, LA 70043

By email (preferred): [email protected] (Put Librarian in the subject line)

By fax: 504-278-6489

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