PT Public Services Librarian - Harper College

We are Harper College…the college in your community. The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with reference and instruction preferred. Master of Library Science degree is required. For more information and to apply visit http:// jobs.harpercollege.edu.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Harper College Library is accepting applications for a part-time Public Services Librarian. Harper College is a comprehensive community college in Palatine, Illinois. This position is part-time, approximately 17-20 hours per week, evenings and occasional weekends may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include providing reference service in person and online, teaching library instruction classes, maintaining or creating LibGuides, and other duties as assigned. Applicants should have strong communication skills and value working in a diverse, student-centered environment.