Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network Members
Description:
Full time faculty position reporting to the Dean of Information Services
Responsibilities:
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supporting faculty, staff and students in the use of online databases and electronic books by:
- Responding to faculty needs for in-class presentations concerning online databases and electronic books.
- Providing support to students, faculty and staff on a walk-in basis in the use and access of online databases and electronic books.
- Maintaining current knowledge in the field of online databases and electronic books.
- Providing course-specific library instruction.
- Assessing the effectiveness of library instruction programs and services.
- Providing bibliographic instruction in a formal classroom setting and on a one-to-one basis.
- Selection and disposal of materials in assigned areas.
- Indexing and inputting mortuary journals for The Morgue.
CONSULTING TASKS
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Information Services.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervising all print and non-print circulation activities, such as books, periodicals, reserve materials, and media materials.
- Supervising circulation desk staff and student workers.
Minimum
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a strong public service orientation.
- Enthusiasm for classroom teaching.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
- Knowledge of word processing software preferred.
- Must be able to work under the pressure of deadlines.
- Must display the ability to adjust and work with individuals with varying backgrounds and abilities.
- Must be able to work well with students, faculty, staff, administration and the general public.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Master's Degree in Library Science required.
- Minimum of one year library experience preferred.
Qualifications:
Type:
Full Time
Commensurate with education and experience per the Master Contract.
Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume including information on duties and achievements relevant to the position; a completed KCKCC Faculty application, which may be completed and submitted through our website at www.kckcc.edu; and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts to:
