This position requires the appointee to have an ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science or related degree and reference experience, preferably in an academic library. The appointee will assist students, faculty, staff, and others at the College in locating and using online and print informational resources. The position requires demonstrated knowledge or experience with computers and electronic databases. Some experience in teaching library instruction. The appointee is expected to be knowledgeable with current trends in information literacy, libraries, customer service orientation, and referral services. The appointee will maintain and improve collections through collection development activities and policies. In addition, effective written and spoken communication skills are required and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and others in an academic environment.
About the Library:
The Benjamin F. Payton Learning Resources Center (LRC) houses the College Library. It is centrally and ideally located on the campus and is the hub of many academic activities. Built in 1974 and renovated in 2010, the library is 66,972 gross square feet with a seating capacity of 575. The Mobile Multimedia Center and an Archives Center are integral parts of library services. The Library's collection contains over 130,000 printed volumes and 144 periodicals. The Library provides access to electronic resources and online databases which are supported through institutional funds as well as through its participation in state wide cooperative library initiative PASCAL. The library operates under the Division of Academic Affairs and consists of a staff of eleven. The library fosters a team oriented environment.
Library Department:
Access/Research Services (Reference)
Schedule:
Full-time job. Provides reference desk coverage working a rotating weekend schedule with occasional evenings.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists students, faculty, and others at the College in finding and using varied library informational resources
- Provides Reference Desk assistance including working a rotating evening and weekend schedule
- Conducts general library orientation tours and instruction sessions
- Contributes to Information Literacy initiatives
- Participates in collection development activities and the development and/or revision of collection development policies
- Assists library users by checking in and out library materials; renewing materials; issuing library cards; etc. using automated library system
- Trains and supervises College and/or Service -- Learning student assistants in routine library operations
- Prepares, distributes, and maintains instructional materials, publications, library surveys, statistical data, reports, etc. relating to assessing reference services and programs
- Serves on internal and campus-wide committees as appointed
- Attends professional meetings and engages in professional development activities
- Maintains membership in professional organizations
- Performs other associated responsibilities as assigned
This position requires the appointee to have an ALA accredited Master of Library and Information Science or related degree. Reference experience, preferably in an academic library. Knowledge of online databases, search techniques, and electronic resources; computer savvy.
Applicants should submit a Benedict College Application for Employment, Resume, copy of transcript, and three letters of reference to (mail or hand deliver): www.benedict.edu
Benedict College Human Resources
1600 Harden St
Columbia, S.C. 29204
