What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Service Librarian position at Texas College?
Public Service Librarian
Department:
Library
Salary:
DOE
City/State:
Tyler, TX
Education:
ALA Masters Degree
Type:
Full-time
Experience:
2 years or more
Relocation:
No
Contact Name:
Human Resources
Contact Email:
hr@texascollege.edu
Date Posted:
Jan 7, 2025
Description:
Position Summary: The Public Service Librarian is responsible for the overall operations and duties involved in the programs and maintenance of public services; management of the shelving, searching and shelf readings; maintain the Periodical files, microfiche, cataloging and reserves. Assist with the statistical data of the library including books added to collection. Willing to learn various library technology databases and Library Automation TLC System. Summary of typical duties and responsibilities for this position: Work with the Staff with the overall operations of the TLC system for the library; help coordinate in-service training for the day to day schedule with work study students; supervise the function of charging and discharging of library materials with Circulation module; help create and apply new information techniques, equipment and process to achieve maximum utilization of the library materials and information sources for the faculty, students and community; good communication skills both oral and written; help supervise work study students and monitor coverage on circulation desk; work with the librarian in making available daily newspapers and serials that are housed in the periodicals area; maintain the overdue list and reserve list of all faculty members along with their course outlines; maintain inventory of collection and supplies in the department and make recommendations; maintain the book stacks, microfilms, acquisitions and vertical files; willing to work flexible hours, nights & weekends; maintain the magazine & periodicals online and display area; perform any other duties as designated by the Director of Library Services. Requirements: An ALA Master Degree from ALA accredited Library Science program is required. Two or more years of experience in original and copy cataloging and classification of Library material using Library of Congress (LC) Classification,
