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  Req#: 86052_k43v0ECQVuK0
  Title: Library Specialist (daytime)
  
  Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College
  
  Location: Albemarle - 003
  
  FLSA: Nonexempt
  
  Hiring Range: $31.24/hour
  
  Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
  
  Additional Detail
  
  Job Description:
  Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
  
  Position Title: Library Specialist, Part-time
  
  Department: Library
  
  Employment Type: Part-time/hourly
  
  Purpose: PVCC is accepting applications for a part-time Library Specialist, Monday through Thursday, 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the fall and spring semesters, and 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the summer semester. This position works only when classes are in session.
  Primary responsibilities include answering reference questions, teaching information literacy sessions, working in Canvas to provide embedded librarian services, and covering the circulation desk. This position is part-time, with no benefits, and does not exceed 29 hours/week.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  Under the direction of the instruction services librarian, performs the duties outlined below.
  • Delivers information literacy instruction using different modalities (in person and via Zoom) and provides embedded librarian services via Canvas.
  • Answers reference questions from students, faculty, staff, and community, including but not limited to how to find books and/or articles in the print and/or electronic collections. Answers questions in a variety of modalities, including but not limited to in person, chat, email, Zoom, Canvas, or by phone.
  • Completes research requests on behalf of incarcerated students.
  • Communicates effectively and respectfully with students and staff from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Assists the instruction services librarian with the scheduling of classes and with the collection of statistics for classes or other projects or programs.
  • Maintains the handout collection, ensuring that it is always stocked, and orders new copies from the Copy Center as needed.
  • Assists users with technical issues (copiers/printers, computers, laptops, etc.).
  • Maintains currency with the library's print and electronic resources.
  • Provides support for the circulation desk after 5 p.m., including checking out materials and equipment, reshelving materials, and closing the library.
  • Covers Saturday shifts as needed in the absence of the instruction services librarian. Saturday hours are virtual only.
  • Performs other duties and carries out special projects as assigned by the instruction services librarian.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or master's degree in Library and Information Systems (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution or interested candidates may be in the process of obtaining an MLS or MLIS.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Superior customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of and interest in teaching methods and pedagogy.
  • Public speaking skills.
  • Ability to tailor content delivery to audience level and needs.
  • Enthusiastic and energetic deliverer of content.
  • Approachability, authority, and confidence.
  • Ability to work from lesson plans designed by the library's instructional designer.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Motivated to grow and learn in this position.
  • Communicates well with supervisor, offers ideas, and seeks to collaborate.
  Additional Considerations:
  • Experience working in a community college setting
  • Teaching experience

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