The Librarian is responsible for assisting library users directly with library services and information resources in both library and online spaces, including conducting research, selecting needed material, and developing research strategies that contribute to student success and the mission and vision of the library to advance the Learning Commons.

Performance Requirements*
• Uses existing and emerging technologies to enhance library services and instruction
• Assists in reviewing and revising appropriate guidelines and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the libraries
• Trains and supervises support staff and student workers as directed
• Gathers data, compiles data and creates reports, and analyzes library statistics; assists in making data-based recommendations for continuous improvement
• Collaborates with faculty to develop instruction opportunities and learning objectives to meet the needs of students and the college community, providing orientations, tours, class presentations, and online learning objects that support successful development of information literacy and research skills
• Serves on search advisory committees to select new employees as needed
• In the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, assumes responsibility for library operations as directed
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and evaluating the collection to support instructional programs, community needs, and lifelong learning pursuits
• Participates in campus and College committees as appropriate
• Helps to promote library awareness and use; markets library resources and programs to students, faculty and staff
• Keeps current on changing professional practices and advancements in the fields of libraries, student learning, and academic technology
• Works with other members of the library, learning commons, campus, and college to meet the goals and mission of the library and the college
• Travels throughout Tarrant County as needed
• Promotes and maintains an effective learning environment in the Learning Commons
• Actively participates in college-wide conversation on student engagement and success

Service Excellence
• Assists in building and maintaining community relations with a broad and diverse audience including faculty, staff, students, administrators and the community to promote the library and the college, and present a positive image of the college’s academic support services
• Performs other related responsibilities as necessary to advance and ensure the success of the learning commons
• Identifies, cultivates, and develops effective and innovative outreach and engagement activities, making direct connections to students, faculty and staff and the community at large to actively promote the role of the library as a partner and support collaborations and activities that enhance student, faculty, and staff success at all levels
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

This position is scheduled for 19.5 hours per week and will work Monday-Thursday evenings, and Saturdays during the regular semester. Summer shift will include evenings Monday-Thursday; in the Summer, TCC Campuses are closed Friday-Sunday.