Employment Opportunity
EO No: 2026-022
Yap Campus/Instructional
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943
College of Micronesia – FSM Mission Statement:
The College of Micronesia–FSM is a learner–centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Values:
Manages and maintains the library on campus to ensure that all reference materials, books, and online research capabilities are readily available to students and faculty for their use. Coordinates fundraising efforts for the library. Assists in preparation of handbooks, procedures, and processes. Provides reference assistance, serials, college catalogues. Assists in selection and acquisition of library materials. Develops and maintains accurate finding aids including catalogs, shelf lists, indices and guides. Coordinates and develops reference areas to meet the overall goals and objectives. Supervises and directs the circulation and interlibrary loan program for the Campus. Trains and supervises the technical and clerical support staff, including work study students, in the processing of books and inventory of general and reserve circulation. Assist faculty, staff, and students with regard to reference searches and developing bibliographies and reference list for classes. Classifies catalogs and processes technical and general books and periodicals. Assists readers in selecting books and in using the catalog system. Provides guidance and assistance to students, faculty, and staff for online research. Furnishes a variety of information and reference service of average difficulty and informs readers about books relating to their special interests. Indexes magazines and newspapers. Performs other related duties as assigned including serving on committees.
Graduation from a four year US accredited college or university in Education or related degree plus six months of progressively responsible professional experience in a library, archives, or related area is preferred OR an associate degree in a related field. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of professional librarianship; tools and methods, philosophy and objectives of library science including Cataloging and classification. Ability to: apply basic knowledge of library science to perform assigned functions. Gain an understanding of the principles and practices of professional librarianship. Deal tactfully with users of the library. Promote the use of the library materials and services. Learn and apply library rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A letter of interest addressing how the candidate's professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
- COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
- A current resume which includes a personal email address and cellular phone number;
- Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
- A minimum of three professional reference letters under six (6) months old; and
- Criminal background check under 6 months old.
Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:
Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P.O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941
(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)
Official and hard copies of college transcripts are required to be mailed/electronically sent directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.
The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
