Library Specialist

Department: Libraries

Campus: Hardin Valley

Closing Date: Open Until FilledType of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

Work Hours: 10-15 hours per week*If you are a PSCC Student and eligible for the Student Employment Program, you will be paid on experience and the rates are $14.00 (no experience), $15.00 (6 months experience) and $16.00 (9 months experience)*.

Position Summary: The Library Assistant participates in reference services, tutorial creation, library instruction, special projects, and other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Instruction Coordinator and Reference Librarian.

Duties and Responsibilities: 65% Provide individual reference service and group information literacy instruction, both in-person and online. Reference services are available in-person and via phone, email, text, chat, and appointment. In support of instruction services, collaborate with the Instruction Coordinator and Reference Librarian on various projects to support the Libraries' instruction program.30% Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of the library's web services, including LibGuides, FAQs, and online tutorials, using various applications, including LibApps, PowerPoint, Camtasia, Snagit, Zoom, and related software. Seek out and implement appropriate emerging technologies.5% Maintain knowledge of current professional library practices, including reference and teaching practices. Collaborate on special projects, such as collection development

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Required Qualifications: Must have completed 9 credit hours of their MLS/MIS/MLIS Degree from an ALA-accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Willingness and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and other patrons with varying skill levels, interest levels, and different lived experience. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency with English. Ability to perform highly detailed work. Ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to troubleshoot routine issues with technology.

Preferred: Knowledge of academic library instruction and reference practices. Knowledge of and ability to learn web and media design tools, software, and systems, including discovery search systems, Springshare products, Microsoft Office, Camtasia, SnagIt, Zoom, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite. Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed. Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the top right to apply.#mrprecblid 5z4uqlm6ee0rc0mdmjfs4vrb3uuzk1