Librarian – Archives & Reference Services
Job Description
Posting Number
27-2024Position Title
Librarian – Archives & Reference ServicesDepartment
Library Services - DeptEmployee Group
Professional/TechnicalStatus
Full-timeStarting Salary Range
$43k - $57kCompensation Details
Excellent benefits package. Click here to view our benefits summary.
Position Summary
Who We Are:
Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.
As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.
Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job:
The Librarian – Archives & Reference Services reports to the Director of the Mott Library and provides library instruction and reference assistance for the 10,000+ members of the Mott College community, the University Center, Mott Middle College and the general public. The position interacts with several thousand library patrons annually while serving the information needs of students, faculty, staff and the community with assistance in locating and evaluating information in print, electronically via the computer, and in archival resources. In addition to working with individuals, the Librarian provides library orientation and information literacy sessions for classes and other groups.The Further areas of accountability include the Mott College Archives. As the Team Leader for the Archives, the Librarian – Archives & Reference Services ensures timely processing of newly donated materials, organization of existing materials, and access to materials as requested by employees of Mott Community College and community members. The Librarian – Archives & Reference Services must contribute to the creation of a work environment that allows all employees to actively contribute to the successful operation of the library for users, including a commitment to ongoing professional development, effective communication practices, frequent review of policies and procedures, and a willingness to assist others.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities but may provide direction to student workers or oversight to staff or volunteers working in the college archives.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s in Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution.
- Two (2) years professional experience in library Reference Services in an automated library.
- Ability to perform personnel related responsibilities of work group leader such as training, scheduling, work guidance, mentoring and providing input to performance evaluation.
- Experience and knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and ability to effectively apply current library and information theory, principles, practices and developments in services and instructional methodology.
- Knowledge of electronic information technologies, including online services, Internet search engines and PC applications, database searching, Windows operating system, and automated library systems.
- Commitment to excellent public service and the ability to serve library patrons from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds in a pleasant, considerate and thorough manner.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of departmental and college information.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, organize and evaluate new initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, identifying problems and offering creative solutions.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
1. Reference and instruction experience.
2. Experience in a union environment.
3. Familiar with Koha.
4. Familiar with Datatel.
5. Archives experience.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, the employee in this position must be able to move about the entire library building and be in a position to manage employees and to assist library patrons. The employee must be able to operate and constantly use a personal computer, communicate with others in person and via telephone, and must be able to stand, remain stationary and move actively for long periods of time. The employee must be able to climb or reach overhead and handle and move heavy volumes, fully loaded book trucks, and computer equipment.
The minimum reasoning skills necessary for this position include the ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where standardization does not exist. The person must be able to write and interpret reports and correspondence and be able to communicate effectively before large groups.
Work Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week. May be required to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College’s mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person’s suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.
Mott Community College recognizes that remote work can benefit the student, employee and College and will permit employee duties to be performed remotely when it is appropriate, reasonable and feasible based on the College’s mission and priorities. MCC employees follow a well-defined remote work program. The opportunity for remote work is reviewed on a case by case basis and dependent on many factors including the nature of the job duties and person’s suitability for remote work. All hybrid work opportunities are approved by the immediate supervisor and Executive member.
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Job DescriptionAdditional Information
First consideration given to internal candidates.
Degree must be conferred by offer date.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.
Degree must be conferred by offer date.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.
Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.
The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.
Application Deadline
Open Until FilledAdditional Application Deadline Information
The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA, Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center (PCC- 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.
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