Reference Librarian and Bibliographic Instructor - New River Community College : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosting Summary Working Title Reference Librarian and Bibliographic Instructor Role Title Library Specialist II Role Code 29052-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay BandPosition Number 275W0124 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range $25 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work Schedule Work schedule to include morning, afternoon, night, & weekend hours-25 hours per weekSensitive Position No Job DescriptionNew River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is in Virginia's New River Valley, which is also home to two public universities, and which has earned widespread recognition for the quality of life offered to residents. The NRCC campus in Dublin and the college's Christiansburg site provide modern, well-equipped facilities for the college's career and technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.The people employed by New River Community College promote the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.Duties:

• Delivers online and in-person reference assistance;
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers online and in-person library instruction at all campus locations;
• Creates and maintains instructional materials, digital learning objects, and webpages to promote library services and resources;
• Encourages and maintains collaborative relationship with faculty and staff;
• Serves as a liaison between the library and academic divisions, campus partners, various database providers, VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia), and VCCS (Virginia Community College System) libraries;
• Assists with collection development, including de-selection/weeding;
• Participates in community outreach and collaborates with regional libraries;
• Compiles and prepares statistics and reports as requested;
• Remains current with changing information delivery systems and library issues and trends, especially in information literacy;
• Provides general assistance with all areas of library operation as needed;
• Occasional evening and weekend hours;
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Experience in conducting library instruction or teaching in an academic environment;
• Experience providing information services in an academic, public, or corporate library;
• Demonstrated success working independently with limited supervision;
• Experience and/or potential in developing and delivering effective literacy programs across the curriculum;
• Ability to work in a dynamic student environment and with a diverse student population;
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Outstanding organizational skills;
• A focus on student and program success;
• Experience working in an office environment;
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and Google applications;

Additional Considerations

• Experience in higher education, student services, or a related field;
• Experience in a community college setting;
• Experience using the Springshare platform or similar system;
• Experience in creating and maintaining online guides, tutorials, websites, and promotional materials;

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel YesPosting Detail Information Posting Number WGE_2343P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 01/22/2025 Job Close Date 12/31/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website Contact Name Stacie Whitlock Email [email protected] Phone Number 540-###-#### Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at 800-###-####, or DBVI at 800-###-####Additional InformationBackground Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.ADA Statement The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.Quicklink for Posting