Position Announcement (TX)

[Jacques d'Emal]

South Texas Community College

Job Announcement # 2000-2022

Job Title: REFERENCE/CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN- Starr County

Department: Library Services

Reports To: Director of Library Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $36,000/year minimum

Starting Date: September 1, 1999

Closing Date: Open until filled. Screening to begin August 16, 1999

SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Director, performs tasks necessary to
information/reference assistance to STCC library patrons, and
assists in collection development at the Starr County Campus. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned. 

1. Provides assistance to students and faculty in the utilization of
traditional print and non-print library resources, materials and
equipment 

2. Participates in bibliographic instruction program as needed 

3. Assists in developing and maintaining circulating and reference
collections 

4. Assists in maintaining current, accurate departmental files and records
policy and procedures manuals 

5. Keeps abreast of current developments in specific job related fields 

6. Trains and supervises non-professional staff as assigned and as 
necessary 

7. Develops print-based and electronic self-instructional guides to 
library resources and services for patron use 

8. Assists with circulation services as needed 

9. Builds and maintains good public/working relations with those with whom
the position requires interaction 

10. Keeps abreast of and follows current library policies, procedures and
protocol 

11. Performs other tasks of similar scope and nature as necessary 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Experience with, or training in, traditional reference materials and
equipment and automated library information systems 

2. Experience with, or training in, a UNIX operating system (preferred but
not required) 

3. Experience with, or training in, electronic reference materials and
equipment 

4. Able to operate desktop computers including DOS, Windows and Apple
Systems 

5. Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Master's degree in library science 


For more Information:

SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
PO BOX 9701
McAllen, TX 78502
http://www.stcc.cc.tx.us/jobs/index.html

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.