Upper Midwest HERC

Lone Star College-Kingwood

Faculty, Librarian 37740

Position Summary:

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The librarian's role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students have access to the resources needed to support the curriculum across multiple modalities.

Job Functions:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides individualized and class instruction in the use of library resources to support the development of information literacy skills
2. Provides general reference services in a variety of in-person and electronic formats
3. Serves as liaison to multiple academic departments to provide subject-tailored information literacy instruction, develop research guides, and assist with collection development
4. Assists in maintaining and developing the library’s collection including print, audiovisual and electronic resources
5. Evaluates, recommends, introduces, and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success
6. Develops outreach and cocurricular activities for students, faculty, and community partners, in order to promote library services and support cross-disciplinary learning outside of the classroom
7. Administers on-going assessments of library services and programs
8. Meets institutional service and professional development goals as determined in collaboration with dean/director
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned 

Salary:

Commensurate with education, qualifications and experience

Required:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

How to Apply:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY!

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

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

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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.

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About Lone Star College

Lone Star College System, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, is nationally recognized, globally connected and locally focused. Known for its innovative and visionary thinking, Lone Star College System is the fastest-growing community college in the nation and a major contributor to the local and regional economy. LSCS offers associate degrees and certification in many areas of study at a fraction of the cost of a four-year university like UT. Through its progressive partnerships with many four-year universities, LSCS also offers seamless opportunities to obtain bachelor's and master's degrees at one of its two University Centers. Throughout its 40 year history, Lone Star College has been steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Currently leading the charge to improve completion rates, LSCS is one of the only colleges in the nation to establish a formal Office of Completion and is the managing partner of Texas Completes, the statewide initiative that brings together five Texas college systems to advance deep student success reform.

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