Thursday, October 16, 2014

Kentfield, Indian Valley (Novato), &/or Online, California -- College of Marin –Librarian – Part-time Temporary Pool

Link to Job

Closing Date: Continuous

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, librarians could work on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses as part of the regular assignment.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:
  • Assisting and instructing students, faculty and staff in information literacy skills, using print and electronic resources at the reference desk
  • Prepare and present general and subject-specific class information literacy sessions or workshops, including the use of the online catalog, databases, and web resources
  • Participating in collection development to maintain and enhance the library collection
  • Other projects and duties as assigned
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Note:  College of Marin’s faculty/librarian pools are open to applications on a continuous basis.  Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool.  Screening and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department desires.  Applications received after that time will remain on file for the next screening period. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.
 Essential Functions:

Provide instruction in the use of information resources and the development of information competency skills:
  • Teach library research and information literacy skills at the Reference Desk
  • Prepare and present general and subject-specific class library orientations, including the use of the online catalog, databases, and web resources
  • Teach library/information literacy skills workshops or courses
  • Collaborate with other college faculty in developing information competency components within their disciplines
  • Assess and utilize appropriate technologies for delivering instruction to on-campus, remote, and online students
Collection Development:
  • Assist in the selection, acquisition, and de-selection of all library materials in order to maintain and enhance the library collection
  • Actively promote the use of library resources and services by assisting faculty in identifying, locating, acquiring, offering, and using library resources and services to support classroom instruction
  • Act as an effective liaison to faculty in assigned departments/programs
Reference:
  • Provide research/reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff
  • Serve on regularly scheduled reference hours, including evenings and possibly weekends
Other Duties:
  • Advise, assist, and evaluate student performance and learning outcomes
  • Contribute to development of programs, policies, and procedures
  • Participate as needed in college professional committees and activities
  • Maintain currency and knowledge in assigned area of responsibility
  • Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
  • Perform other duties as assigned
 Requirements & Desirables:

REQUIREMENTS
1.)  A Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science; or
2.)  The equivalent; and
3.)  Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A.)  Demonstrated experience teaching information literacy skills
B.)  At least three years' professional library experience, preferably in a college or university library
C.)  Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with a variety of instructional methods for teaching college students information literacy skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes and Skills)
  • Ability to teach research skills, using print and electronic resources, including the Internet
  • Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, students, faculty and staff
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated successful reference/public service experience in an urban community college/academic or public library environment, serving patrons of diverse backgrounds and needs
  • Demonstrated experience in applying technology and telecommunications solutions to the delivery of information in library environments including electronic access equipment for library computers/peripherals
  • Demonstrated familiarity with creating and delivering information over a variety of computer platforms, client/server protocols and integrated library systems
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining and updating library web sites
  • Demonstrated experience using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript and other web programming languages and tools
  • Experience with learning management systems
  • Knowledge of and demonstrated effective experience with current and emerging digital library technologies and print resources required to meet the informational and educational needs of a very diverse clientele
  • Demonstrated ability to create online library materials using resources such as Wikis, web software, HTML, CGI, course management software and other web development tools
  • Ability to assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of computer, audiovisual, and multimedia software, mobile devices and equipment for research purposes
  • Experience or training in planning and implementing outreach and distance learning programs
  • Demonstrated ability to use an integrated library system (such as Millennium) to extract bibliographies, produce statistics, or generate reports
  • Ability to respond creatively and innovatively in an environment of rapid change
REQUIRED CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance
Tuberculin (TB) Clearance

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
A.  Cover Letter
B.  Resume
C.  Copy of college transcript conferring Bachelor's degree
D.  Copy of college transcript conferring Master's degree
(If you hold additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's and Master's level, please attach a copy of your transcript conferring these degrees as well.)

NOTE:  Attaching an unofficial copy of your transcript is acceptable for application purposes, as long as it confers the degree.  An official transcript would be required upon hire.
 

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