Starting Salary: $59,103.00 - $97,067.00 annually
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Initial Review Date:
May 29, 2015*
*Any complete applications received after the initial review
date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time, Tenure-track, 11-months per year
STARTING DATE: July
2015
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently
accepting applications for the faculty position of Librarian, Systems and
Technology, Foothill College.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Foothill College is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and
service-oriented Systems and Technology Librarian who will have primary
responsibility for the college’s integrated library system as well as other
web-based library resources and services. This person will manage all aspects
of the operation, integration, and enhancement of the ILS (currently SirsiDynix
Symphony) and coordinate its use with Technical Services and Public Services
staff to maximize the system’s capabilities in acquisitions, cataloging,
circulation, and serials control. The
successful candidate will also manage the library’s electronic resources; take
a leadership role in implementing, integrating, and evaluating emerging
technologies and services as they pertain to the library; administer and
support a variety of library technology infrastructure tools and techniques,
including discovery layer, link resolvers, proxy server, and content management
system; and generate and maintain appropriate statistical information, reports,
and surveys. The position works closely with staff members from all departments
in the library and several departments on campus and at the district and acts
as a liaison to the library’s technology vendors.
Standard duties of all librarians include providing
reference service, serving as a liaison to one or more academic divisions,
selecting library materials, participating in division meetings, and
participating in library instruction, library orientations, and tours as
needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Indoor, office environment.
Physical Abilities:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Vision sufficient to read various materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required
of the position.
Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and
horizontally.
Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the
diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds,
disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and
staff.
Master's degree in library science, or library and
information science, OR the equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three to five years of professional library experience,
preferably in an academic library.
Knowledge of and experience managing integrated library
systems (SirsiDynix Symphony preferred), including administration,
implementation, troubleshooting, and integration with other systems and
programs.
Experience planning and implementing library systems and
information technology initiatives.
Experience with electronic resources management, including
assessment, licensing, implementation, troubleshooting, and collection and
analysis of usage data.
Experience with or knowledge of library technology
infrastructure tools, such as discovery layer, link resolvers, proxy server,
content management systems, and webpage maintenance.
Knowledge of or experience with reference, library
instruction, and collection development.
Experience in working with students from diverse cultural,
ethnic, socioeconomic, academic, and disability backgrounds, with a wide
variance of information-seeking skills and technological competence.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
skills.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and
collaborate with various departmental service units.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
APPLICATION PACKET:
A District on-line application to be completed at
http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ *In the application, you will provide information,
which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the
diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds,
disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and
staff.
A cover letter (no more than one page) detailing your
qualifications/skills/abilities, which support your candidacy.
A current resume of all work experience, formal education
and training.
An attached document: a statement of philosophy (no more
than 2 pages) that articulates your views on how library technologies
contribute to student success in a community college setting.
All college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) scanned
in Word or PDF format. We do not accept JPEG or other file formats for
transcripts. Applicants who have international transcripts must obtain
transcripts that are evaluated by an independent educational-equivalency
evaluation company, and obtain an English translation (if necessary). These
services are to be done at the applicant’s expense. Both Foothill De Anza CCD employees and
external candidates must submit transcripts.
If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you
believe you do not meet minimum qualifications), you may submit the Request for
Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application
packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application
packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet.
http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf
If any required application materials are omitted, the
committee will not review your application materials. Application materials not
required (including reference letters) for this position will not be
accepted. For full-consideration, all
application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please allow yourself ample time to complete your
application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your
submission. We do not guarantee a
response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our “Applicant
Information” to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html
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