Position Announcement

[Jacques d'Emal]

POSITION: REFERENCE/CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN 
DEPARTMENT: LEARNING RESOURCES
Job Announcement #2001

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
                     
Under the direction of the Director of Learning Resources, the
Reference/Circulation librarian performs tasks necessary to
information/reference assistance to STCC library patrons, and assists in
collection development. 

Provides assistance to students and faculty in the utilization of
traditional print and non-print library resources, materials and
equipment. Participates in bibliographic instruction program as needed.
Assists in developing and maintaining circulating and
reference collections. Assists in maintaining current, accurate
departmental files and records policy and procedures manuals.
Keeps abreast of current developments in specific job related fields.
Trains and supervises non-professional staff as assigned
and as necessary. Develops print-based and electronic self-instructional
guides to library resources and services for patron use.
Assists with circulation services as needed. Builds and maintains good
public/working relations with those with whom the
position requires interaction. Keeps abreast of and follows current
library policies, procedures and protocol. Performs other
duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

1.Masters degree in library science 
2.Experience with or training in traditional reference materials and
equipment and automated library information systems 
3.Experience with or training in a UNIX operating system
(preferred but not required) 
4.Experience with or training in electronic reference materials and
equipment 
5.Able to operate desktop computers including Dos, Windows and Apple
systems. 
6.Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Screening to begin October 12, 1998.

SALARY: $36,000/year minimum.

STARTING DATE: Immediately.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STCC application, resume,
copies of transcripts (official transcripts required
BEFORE assignment begins) and three professional references with addresses
and phone numbers to:

                                         

SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

Office of Human Resources
P O Box 9701
McAllen, TX 78502

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of,
or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity
sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or
disability.