Employment Opportunity at Midland College

Revised: October 11, 2007

Revised: October 10, 2006

Posted:  November 22, 2005

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

The Instructional Services Librarian is primarily responsible for delivering instruction on electronic learning resources and providing traditional reference services to students, faculty and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance to students in both individual and group instruction in the use of print and electronic resources.
• Provide Reference Desk assistance at a minimum of 20 hours per week, including some nights and weekends.
• Serve as a liaison between the library and Distance Learning department to improve students’ access to electronic resources.
• Train faculty in accessing learning resources of special interest for professional growth and development.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of electronic and print resources supporting all programs at Midland College, including Baccalaureate.
• Serve as a liaison to electronic resources vendors on technical issues.
• Assist students of the University Center and similar programs in accessing Midland College’s electronic resources.
• Assist in outreach to distance learners at remote sites, such as the William RTTC, Cogdell Learning Center, Advanced Technology Center, and others.
• Conducts orientations and class tours as assigned.
• Create tutorials, brochures, bibliographies, reading lists, and other learning and information tools upon request, in both print and Web-based formats.
• Drive to Ft. Stockton and/or other campuses as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science, accredited by the American Library Association required.
• Two or more years of professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of personal computers, printers, and data projectors.
• Knowledge of Blackboard, Dreamweaver, HTML/XML, or comparable instructional design and/or web design tools preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Database searching and web literacy skills.
• Ability to retrieve and return books to shelves, lifting materials up to 20 lbs. 
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

SALARY

Salary range $40,000-$46,000 per year commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send a resume, completed official application, official transcripts sent directly to the Human Resources office from the institutions attended, three letters of reference, and a statement addressing responsibilities, qualifications and how they meet the desired characteristics.  Applications should be sent to: Zaira Valeriano, Director of Human Resources/Payroll, Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX , 79705. Telephone number (432) 685-4532)

This position is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.  An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

The employment application can be downloaded from our Employment Opportunities page or call (432) 685-6450 or email: rebeccai@midland.edu

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Midland College is an Equal Opportunity Employer