Library Specialist, E-Resources & Collections, Part-Time - Northwest Florida State College

Location: Niceville, FL Category: Part-Time Posted On: Thu Feb 26 2026 Job Description:

The part-time Library Specialist plays a vital role in advancing the academic mission of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) by providing comprehensive library services and support. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives on continuous learning, while maintaining a strong commitment to excellent customer service. This position is directly accountable to the Director, Learning Resources and Library Services for the following duties and responsibilities:

Electronic Resources (e-Resources) Management

• Manage the library's list of online resources and databases, ensuring proper linking and authentication
• With the director's support, works with the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) to maintain statewide resources
• Assists the Director with gathering and organizing usage data for online resources and databases
• Communicate with product vendors to remain current and informed about resource subscriptions, following the director's guidance
• Respond to e-Resource problems and submit help tickets when needed

Collection Development

• Stay informed about NWFSC academic programs to ensure library collections align with educational curricula
• Consult collection development tools to recommend and select materials to be acquired by the library
• Participate in de-selection (weeding) of library materials that are no longer useful, relevant, timely, or accurate
• Take a systematic and ongoing approach to selection and weeding
• Promote the library's collections to campus stakeholders

General

• Assist users in locating and accessing library resources including print and electronic materials
• Ensure materials are properly organized, maintained, and accessible according to library standards
• Explore new technologies that improve library services and user experience
• Approach AI with curiosity, critical thinking, and ethical awareness, and maintain compliance with acceptable use guidelines
• Stay informed about AI trends in libraries and practice skills in using AI tools
• Leverage personal strengths to contribute to team goals and library initiatives
• Engage in continuous assessment and improvement of library services
• Stay current with trends in academic librarianship and apply new knowledge
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork and appreciation
• Recommend improvements to workflows, policies, and procedures
• Open and/or closes and secures the Learning Resource Center/Library, as scheduled
• Staff the circulation desk as scheduled
• Complete mandatory annual compliance training
• Perform other duties and services as assigned or requested

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in library or information science, or another 4-year degree with experience working in a library
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Some physical effort may be required: occasionally moving up to 25 pounds, or positioning books on shelves above shoulder level or near the ground
• Requires regular use of technology and operating a keyboard

Additional Information:

Classification: Part-Time

Grant Funded: N

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately