JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LIBRARIANS

 

 

1. Maintain performance standards and pursue goals, objectives, and activities that

promote the Mission of the College. Each librarian will be evaluated on an

annual basis by the supervisor.

 

2. Participate in all or designated aspects of the following professional activities: the

selection, acquisition, organization, expansion, preservation, and dissemination of

information.

 

3. Create a library environment in which all students are treated equitably and with

respect.

 

4. Utilize assessment of student outcomes to improve library services.

 

5. Provide a collection of materials that are of exceptional character and quality and

ensure use of same through appropriate organization, instruction, arrangement and

accessibility.

 

6. Collaborate with instructional faculty in the development of a collection of

materials that supports the programs of the College.

 

7. Adhere to all timelines established by the College.

 

8. Maximize the use of advanced technology, including the use of computers and

related strategies, in the library as appropriate.

 

9. Obey and enforce College policies that prohibit the use of foodstuffs in the

library, smoking within College buildings, drugs on campus, and the destruction

and misuse of all College property.

 

10. Provide library services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of

1990, College and federal harassment policies, and other legal requirements.

 

11. Participate in training sessions that familiarize the library faculty and users with

computers and their use in accessing information.

 

12. Assist in registration during the regular registration period as needed.

 

13. Participate in committee activities within the division and at the campus and

College levels.

 

 

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14. Attend Faculty Convocation and a minimum of one Graduation Ceremony per

academic year.

 

15. Attend meetings.

 

16. Be receptive to requests from colleagues, students and administrators to serve in a

voluntary capacity in such situations as: coverage of a colleague's workload on an

emergency basis, coverage of the divisional office on an as needed basis, speaking

engagements, recruitment activities, assisting at local conferences, or participating

in fund-raising activities.

 

17. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilize

appropriate channels of communication with all members of the College

community.

 

18. Be accountable for forty (40) hours per week from the first day of the semester to

the ending date of the semester (9-month librarians).

 

19. Represent the College in manner, appearance and behavior that promote a positive

image of the College within the community.

 

 

 

 

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Policy Reference:

   

 

Job Descriptions originally published in Policy and Procedures Memorandum, AA-1275.1F,

Faculty Handbook

, issued February 23, 1996. Prior to publishing AA-1275.1F, the job

descriptions were reviewed and accepted by a College task force of Faculty Senate Executive

Committee members and representatives of the Deans' Council (equivalent to the College’s

current Academic Affairs Council).