[Hiring] Library Supervisor-Public Services @San Jacinto

Role Description

Supervisory librarian of library public services.

• Supervises the performance of all public service functions, including reference services, circulation services, and reserves/periodicals services.
• Implements the training, scheduling, and evaluation of all public services personnel including student library assistants.
• Supervises the acquisition of library books, databases, periodicals, and microfilm and the expenditure of the public services acquisitions budget.
• Provides direct assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the general public including performing research, database searching, location of books, and fulfilling other research needs in person, by phone, and remotely using email and chat reference services.
• Develops and conducts information literacy classes, embedded librarianship duties, print and electronic library research guides, online interactive tutorials using Articulate 365 or similar, and assignments that incorporate ACRL information literacy standards.
• Serves as library liaison for designated departments and campus.
• Participates in the Embedded Librarian program to provide library services and information to classes through Blackboard.
• Evaluates library materials for deaccessioning and works with Technical Services to remove deaccessioned materials from the library’s online catalog.
• Maintains records and statistical data on library functions and services as appropriate.
• Serves on library and college-wide committees and engages with college service opportunities.
• Participates in interviewing and makes recommendations on hiring of new personnel to the Director.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personnel supervision, reference service, database searching, and selection of library materials.
• Experience with Sierra system or similar ILS is desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Canva, and other standard software.
• Knowledge of Blackboard or similar LMS.
• Knowledge of Banner.
• Ability to multi-task, be service-oriented, and work well with the public.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from American Library Association accredited institution.
• 3 years demonstrated leadership and community college library experience, including information literacy instruction.

Preferred Experience

• Master’s Degree from American Library Association accredited institution.
• 5 years supervisory experience in community college library.

Additional Information

• This position has the opportunity for limited remote work arrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and needs of the College.
• Salary Grade: 118
• Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.
• Requisition Number: req6366
• Posting Close Date: 8/11/2026