Part Time – Reference and Instruction Librarian

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time – Reference
and Instruction Librarian at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed
below:

Job Summary

The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides research assistance and teaches
information literacy skills to support student learning and academic success. The role collaborates with faculty, delivers library
instruction, and connects users with appropriate information resources

Principal Accountabilities

• Promote
  information literacy by teaching students the knowledge and skills to access and evaluate information effectively, using current
  technologies in a classroom setting.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective library
  instructional programs.
• Provide reference and research services to students, faculty and other library users using electronic and
  print tools and resources.
• Design and develops library instructional materials and guides in various formats
• Participate in
  management and configuration of the library integrated software, website and electronic databases.
• Collaborate with faculty
  regarding library assignments, instruction, collection development, etc.
• Participate in library planning and the development of
  policies and procedures.
• Participate in evaluation and development of the library collection.
• Train and supervise
  nonprofessional library staff; share in the management of public service operations.
• Work collaboratively with college faculty and
  administration. Serve on faculty councils and committees.
• Participate in professional activities and maintain familiarity with
  theory, practices and trends in college libraries.
• Maintain and foster a study-friendly atmosphere in the library.
• May also
  manage or participate in acquisitions, cataloging and processing procedures as needed.
• May also provide inter-library loan services
  for faculty and students.
• Perform other library and college related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/
Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master’s degree in library science or equivalent from an ALA accredited
program.

Minimum Competencies

• Communicate effectively through strong written, oral and instructional
  communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and computer skills.
• Contribute collegially and productively in a
  team environment; exhibiting adaptability and flexibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional concepts, methodologies,
  technologies and the goals of information literacy.
• Demonstrate familiarity with library integrated software, databases, print and
  non-print resources relevant to academic libraries as well as the ability to use and teach them effectively.
• Display the ability to
  work effectively and enthusiastically with freshman and sophomore students.
• Demonstrate ability to use current technologies to
  facilitate instruction and reference duties and data collection.
• Maintain personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of
  work and achieve results with little oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a classroom
  setting using a variety of instructional approaches and technologies. Planning lessons and assessing learning outcomes of instruction
  sessions.
• Experience providing individualized instruction in research methods through reference service using a variety of
  traditional and electronic resources.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience designing research guides,
  preferably using LibGuides software.
• Experience creating documents, spreadsheets, publications and presentations using Microsoft
  Office applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OCLC’s WMS integrated library software system.

Special Notes To
Applicants

Position is 19 hours per week and will include Sundays and weekday evening work hours.

Job Type:
Part Time

Employment Type: Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary
or Wage: $20.69 hour

Grade: C41

Division: Academic
Affairs

Department: Library

Location: Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date:
7/20/2026

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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