Merced - Merced College - Reference Librarian

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Position:	Professor of Reference Librarian - Los Banos Campus
Salary:	$50,339 - 68,746 (additional compensation for doctorate)
Closing Date:	April 18, 2013
Beginning Date:	August 8, 2013

Minimum Qualification

Required: 

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science OR the equivalent. 
• Knowledge of community college library standards and procedures including planning and implementing library instruction sessions.
• Working knowledge of standard types of electronic subscription databases. 
• Technology and/or reference experience relevant to academic libraries.
• Candidate must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Preferred:

• Ability to work constructively both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and users in a service-oriented environment.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to use available technologies as a teaching and/or student service tool.
• Ability to use electronic resources and/or emerging library technologies including library uses for social networking applications.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.
• Willingness to travel between campuses.

General Description:   This is a full-time tenure track assignment at the Los Banos Campus under the general supervision of the Dean of the Los Banos Campus and in collaboration with the Director of the Learning Resource Center.  The Librarian will be responsible for a full range of professional duties including: providing reference services, collection development in collaboration with instructional departments, using and instructing in the use of information technologies, developing instructional materials, working collaboratively with diverse range of individuals, performing additional public services as assigned, including possible night and weekend service.

Essential Functions:  

• Work with the library and college community to implement and promote use of library services
• Provide library orientations, tours, and other library instruction sessions
• Provide reference service several hours per week at Library Reference Desk
• Work collaboratively with library faculty to develop, measure, assess, and revise reference and library instruction student learning outcomes
• Assist in developing and maintaining a reference and information services web page
• Assist in developing and maintaining information and reference resources including electronic resources such as digital videos, webcasts, and podcasts
• Work with the library and college community to implement and promote use of library resources, including electronic resources, and to solicit input from instructional faculty on issues regarding electronic resources and collection development
• Coordinate with the LRC Director and other faculty librarians in planning and implementing and revising library services district-wide
• Evaluate and assess use of resources working with library
• Participate in off-campus conferences and professional activities related to the responsibilities of the position
• Participate in library and college activities, including serving on library and college committees and attending Los Banos Campus area meetings
• Participate in continuing education, professional associations, and/or research
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work nights and weekends as needed