Librarian, Research & Instruction

Responsibilities

Mondays 9-5;
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings from 4-7 also available

We are hiring for one position— based at our Oviedo Campus. Schedule and hours are as follows:

The part-time Librarian, Research and Instruction provides professional library services in an online and campus environment with emphasis on reference and instruction. Creates and delivers instructional and training materials in a variety of formats. Collaborates with other academic support services staff across the campus.

• Assists library users with identification, location, interpretation, and use of library resources in electronic and print formats.
• Provides library services and back‑up support (e.g., greets patrons, checks materials in/out, assists with technology questions) for staff duties at the Information Services Desk.
• Teaches in a classroom setting using a variety of instructional approaches and technologies; plans lessons and assesses learning outcomes of instruction sessions; determines appropriate format for delivery of materials.
• Reviews and selects/de‑selects materials in assigned collection sections.
• Assists with developing library services, resources, and materials for access and instruction for classroom, online, electronic, multi‑media, and interactive environments.
• Communicates and collaborates with faculty.
• Participates in setting goals and objectives for library services.
• Maintains records, reports, and statistics with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Master’s degree in a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Library/information science or related area.

• Experience with reference services and information literacy in an academic library.
• Experience with online and automated library systems, electronic information sources, and database research.

• Demonstrated knowledge of trends in electronic resources and technology applications in libraries.
• Maintains familiarity with current theory, practices, standard procedures, and trends in library services.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional resources for a variety of teaching and learning pedagogies.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), desktop publishing or graphics applications, and the ability to learn new applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and public relations communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a complex, team‑based environment and with diverse user groups.
• Strong understanding of the key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library instruction in support of the academic mission of the college.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Works inside a library/office environment.
• Airborne dust and mold, common to a library setting.
• Requires frequent bending with the ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Requires the ability to push, pull book carts; bend, stoop, kneel, and reach on occasion, and climb on low stool to reach six‑foot high shelving.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisors.

Salary will be $28.13 hourly.

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in…