Library Media Specialist : Fairburn Job at GMC - Georgia Military College in Fair

Overview

Library Media Specialist : Fairburn at GMC - Georgia Military College. GMC's Fairburn campus (320 NW Broad St., Fairburn, GA 30213) is hiring for a full-time Library Media Specialist. The role provides leadership, library / instructional services, and curriculum-related materials to students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include supporting faculty and students with classroom technology, providing tier 1 helpdesk support for learning technologies, and delivering library instruction and reference assistance. The role also involves developing instructional materials and conducting library instruction presentations to promote critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Library Related : Assists students and faculty with questions regarding campus technology, research, electronic resources, and compiling information for reports and projects.
• Provides instruction on use of library and reference services by guiding students, faculty, and staff in online resources and software programs (e.g., GALILEO, MS Office, web browsing).
• Facilitates general and discipline-specific class presentations on database research and information literacy; conducts library orientations for Perspectives / First Year Experience courses, New Student Orientations, and Faculty Meetings.
• Develops and maintains instructional materials and promotional materials for the campus library.
• Participates in campus activities and performs other duties as assigned.
• Media / Technology Related : Works with Main campus to resolve tier 1 IT helpdesk tickets for accounts and learning technologies.
• Coordinates laptops and laptop cart usage for classes at the campus.
• Maintains library digital signage on campus.
• Assists students and faculty with access and software-related classroom technology programs (Moodle, GMC Online, MS Office, etc.).
• Assists with printing and wireless accessibility on campus (Bulldog Printing and WIFI POC).
• Assists with classroom technology when needed (Windows-based classroom computers, ViewSonic displays).
• Develops and distributes promotional materials for social media and email announcements regarding the library and student affairs; may aid in developing promotional materials, graduation programs, and campus newsletters.

Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Required : Knowledge of advanced search skills and ability to accurately navigate students in databases for scholarly research. Preferred : 1-2 years’ experience with library services

Skills

Required : Technologically proficient, strong familiarity with library resources and online databases, catalog, training and coaching, and customer service skills. Preferred : Advanced technology skills, advanced familiarity with library resources and online databases, and customer service skills. Strong presentation and communication skills.

Other Details

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Education and Training

Industries : Higher Education

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