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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 and compiles data, 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; provides 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
• Assumes responsibility for library operations as directed in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director
• 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
• Stays informed 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
• 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; presents 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, staff, and the community at large to actively promote the role of the library as a partner and supports 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, creativity, and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
• Two (2) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a community college library setting
• Experience assisting students with research projects
• Experience working closely with student services or programs, providing direct support to students
• Participation in local, regional, state, or national professional library and learning organizations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective instructional methods and diverse learning styles
• Knowledge of library instruction and learning objectives development
• Knowledge of automated library systems and web applications, utilizing online databases
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate a wide range of problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables

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