Job Description
Summary
The position of librarian will contribute to the ongoing development of the Casper College Library as an exemplary 21st-century college library. The librarian will be responsible for the provision of reference services, library instruction, outreach, collection development, and other related duties for the library.
Responsibilities
The librarian helps students, faculty, and staff with finding and recommending source materials as well as determining what type of materials they need. The Librarian will be responsible for providing support to College students, faculty, staff, and patrons by providing traditional and electronic research services, instruction, and operational support services. The librarian will also instruct patrons on basic computer skills and educate them on how to use the library resources.
Essential duties
Provide traditional and electronic reference and research services to Casper College students, faculty, staff, and patrons
Support the library’s instruction program through the provision of instructional sessions that support the teaching of Casper College faculty
Assist with outreach and communication of library services
Be responsible for the collection development and management of one or more liaison subject areas. Included here are the selection and maintenance of traditional, current, and emerging formats (print and electronic) that support the educational mission of the college
Depending on library needs, accept additional assignments relating to cataloging, electronic resource management, collection management/assessment, online reference, or any other assignments that support the library’s mission
Work a schedule that may include nights or weekends
Engage in creative, scholarly or service activities appropriate for a community college librarian and stay current in the field of librarianship
Help maintain the library’s partnerships including the Wyoming community college libraries, the Wyoming State Library and the University of Wyoming at Casper
Interact collegially with students, faculty, staff, community members and other library constituents
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administration, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, or the Library Director
Work Environment
Typical work environment is an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Interaction with the public will be required as the College Library is a public service. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors traveling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Work is usually performed during the normal workday with a Tuesday through Saturday workweek. However, early morning; late evening and weekend work may be required during periods of critical attendance to meet the peak periods related to position responsibilities and requirements of the Casper College Library.
Physical Demands
Employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use a computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required. Less frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required (office supplies, books, paper boxes, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
A commitment to continued growth and ongoing professional development
Competence in library and classroom technologies
Coursework or experience in reference, instruction, and collection development.
Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills
Desired Qualifications
College library experience
To Apply
Completed Casper College online application, including three references with contact information
Current resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter
A brief “Philosophy of Librarianship” statement
Copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment)
Note:
This is a full-time benefited position working Tuesday through Saturday
First review August 12, 2019
An instruction demonstration will be required at the time of the interview
Employment contingent upon a successful background check
Additional Info & Requirements
Casper College is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the region. Students from Wyoming, the United States and beyond attend Casper College. Our students transfer or join the work force having received a quality education.
Casper College has more than 140 academic transfer and technical and career programs.
Located in Casper, Wyoming, the campus consists of 28 buildings on more than 200 acres. The grounds are distinctive, with terraces that surround the modern buildings. Casper provides students with a big city feel without the big city hassles.
The Community
Located at 5,150 feet in the heart of Wyoming, Casper is the second largest city in Wyoming and is considered as the place where the lines between natural and urban landscapes blur. The rich western history, vibrant culture and active outdoor scene make for a unique quality of life, and the opportunity for further economic growth attracts entrepreneurs from all parts of the globe. Here, an afternoon out is biking or hiking across Casper Mountain’s limitless trails, the party of the summer is floating down the North Platte River and a lunch hour is spent fishing for blue ribbon trout or simply playing a round of golf at one of our three exceptional courses. In Casper, you’ll revel in all the picturesque Western scenery, spectacular recreation, shopping, and cozy amenities of a traditional mountain town without having to worry about long lines, bumper-to-bumper traffic or high prices. This is the mountain town for the wild at heart.