Part-Time, Librarian

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.  A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, has an opening for someone interested in working with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life and offers unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming and dental hygiene.

Location address is 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Promotes and supports student learning.  Responsible for providing and disseminating information services in support of the college's mission to provide quality educational programs to a diverse student population.  Position's role encompasses the general areas of learning facilitation, personal and professional development, and institutional and community service.  Reference services may include developing or acquiring instructional materials and providing assistance to the college community in the use of research technology and materials.  Position contributes to the educational environment of the college by teaching information literacy and providing support for classroom learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Instructs students, faculty, and other library users in accessing and using print, audio-visual, and electronic information resources
• Plans and develops a variety of instructional materials using appropriate technologies that will assist students in meeting their research needs
• Promotes the use of general and subject-oriented print and electronic research guides and other instructional materials
• Plans, organizes, and delivers research instruction and other programming  
• Maintains a study atmosphere conducive to student learning
• Evaluates, acquires, and provides access to information resources in a variety of formats to support student learning
• Maintains professional working relationships with students, colleagues, and other library users
• Assists students and faculty by supporting specific programs or course research needs
• Provides reference assistance during the day, evenings, and weekends to meet student, faculty, and community research needs
• Interprets policies and procedures for library users
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills in library technology
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and community

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, or evening

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library Science/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of library experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
• Thorough knowledge of library automation systems, including circulation and acquisitions functions

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.77

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year.  By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.