Library Supervisor-Public Services in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Library Supervisor-Public Services - Central Campus

• Supervises the performance of all public service functions, including reference services, circulation services and reserves/periodicals services. Implement the training, scheduling and evaluation of all public services personnel including student library assistants.
• Supervise the acquisition of library books, databases, periodicals and microfilm and the expenditure of the public services acquisitions budget.
• Provide 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, use of SOS and Blackboard functions.
• Develop and conduct 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.
• Serve as library liaison for designated departments and campus .
• Participate in the Embedded Librarian program to provide library services and information to classes through Blackboard.
• Evaluate library materials for deaccessioning and work with Technical Services to remove deaccessioned materials from the library’s online catalog.
• Maintain records and statistical data on library functions and services as appropriate.
• Serve on library and college-wide committees and engage with college service opportunities.
• Participate in interviewing and make recommendations on hiring of new personnel to the Director.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree from American Library Association accredited institution.

• Master’s Degree from American Library Association accredited institution.

• 3 years demonstrated leadership and community college library experience, including information literacy instruction.

• 5 years supervisory experience in community college library.

Salary Grade: 118

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6355

Posting Close Date: 8/30/2026

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Annual Security Report: The San Jacinto College Police Department is responsible for preparing and distributing the Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 281-991-2659. sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu.