Librarian

Position Summary The Librarian is responsible for the development, implementation and direction of library and learning resources programs and services at all campuses/instructional sites, to meet the scholarly and intellectual needs of students, faculty, and the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the processing, conservation, and preservation of the library’s materials according to archival standards and procedures Assists patrons with the operation of and assistance with the microform readers, equipment, printers, public computers, and other digital devices In collaboration with genealogy staff, organizes and classifies genealogical and historical materials Performs other genealogical/archival duties as assigned, including microfilming, indexing, and other digitization projects Supervises professional and support personnel Establishes and maintains communications among library personnel, faculty, staff and administration Prepares and submits appropriate college reports and documents relative to the library Serves as cataloger/acquisitions librarian as appropriate Plans and develops library instruction programs for students and faculty that meet the current ACRL Standards for Information Literacy Report problems which arise concerning the physical facilities Manage electronic information systems in the library Serves on college committees Attends state and national meetings relating directly to the library and maintains currency in the areas of responsibility Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other institutions, librarians, and media specialists Reports newsworthy activities relative to the library for appropriate publicity.
Publishes reports, lists, and newsletters to keep faculty and staff informed about new materials, programs, and services Hosts and assists community groups with art shows and other college-related events In order to perform these essential functions, the instructor must be present at work.
Therefore, attendance is an essential function.
Qualifications Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in librarianship, library studies, media studies, library or information sciences or a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in librarianship, library studies, media studies, library, or information science.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an academic library at a postsecondary institution required Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervising a broad area of academic library services (e.
g.
, public services, technical services, library instruction, etc.
) required Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with an integrated library system required; experience working with an academic course management system preferred Application Procedures/Additional Information A complete application packet must be received no later than 1 p.
m.
, Thursday, February 8, 2024.
A complete application packet consists of: Completed Wallace State Community College employment application with three work references.
Résumé Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the qualifications outlined for the position.
Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment.
Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications.
Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.
Separate transcripts from each college attended (photocopies will suffice until employed) Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.
S.
at time of appointment.
All application materials must be submitted as a complete packet and will become the property of the College.
Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
Only application packets received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: WWW.
WALLACESTATE.
EDU/EMPLOYMENT Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE SCANNED.
It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process.
You will be given the opportunity to upload these documents during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied.
HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
Most correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24,40 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check.
Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of all application material is February 8, 2024.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The College reserves the right to fill the position within four months of the stated deadline date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.
Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position should circumstances warrant the need to fill more than one position.
Applicants scheduled for an interview may receive or review the Essential Functions for the position at the time of the personal interview.
Any applicant, however, may request a copy of the Essential Functions for the position prior to the interview appointment.
All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.
The workplace is a typical college or office environment and requires the standard safety practices and precautions necessitated by those environments, such as safe work practices with office equipment and avoidance of trips and falls.
The employee may typically sit comfortably to do the work.
However, there may be occasional prolonged walking, standing, bending, driving, or carrying light items such as boxes or books.
The day-to-day requirements can change due to the dynamic nature of the position.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.
Wallace State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.
It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College Systems, that no person no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Wallace State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Wallace State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 256-352-8029.
Wallace State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
E-Verify electronically confirm an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
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