Information Services Librarian

Information Services Librarian

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have an hourly rate of $29.41.

This position is an on-campus, part-time appointment covered by the Parkland College Part-Time Faculty collective bargaining unit.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION(S) IS FILLED.

Information Services Librarian works as part of a team responsible for assisting patrons in all aspects of library research, by providing a full range of reference assistance and teaching information literacy to students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The Information Services Librarian is an adjunct faculty appointment on a schedule established by the Learning Services and Instruction Librarian. Schedule includes evening hours and some weekend hours. Staffing changes occasionally necessitate an altered work schedule. Minimal supervision is provided; the Information Services Librarian must be able to work independently, accurately prioritize tasks, efficiently serve customers, and make appropriate decisions.

Information regarding department programs & majors: Learning Commons.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Answer in-person, online, and telephone reference questions and requests for information support.
  
• Plan and present information literacy programs to students and faculty.
  
• Lead library orientations.
  
• Prepare library guides.
  
• Build and maintain collections.
  
• Troubleshoot technology problems.
  
• Supervise library operations as needed on evenings and weekends.
  
• Serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments and on library teams.
  
• Participates in local, state, and national library and information science activities to represent the college and stay current in the field.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
  
• Knowledge of electronic and print services.
  
• Strong public service orientation.
  
• Creativity and commitment to implementing innovative library programs, methods, and technologies.
  
• Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects.
  
• Familiarity with library and office-based software, databases, and systems.
  
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work
  restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at
  Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to
  suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.
  This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity
  under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.

For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer