Sacramento City College - Public Services Librarian - Collections and Assessment

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https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/3720

Posting Number               F00191P

Salary    $45,745 to $75,841 annually.

Posting Date      02/09/2017

Closing Date       03/23/2017

Open Continuously         No

Position Summary          

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Under the supervision of the Dean of Learning Resources, and in collaboration with the other librarians, the Public Services Librarian’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing reference and information services to students and staff.

• Providing library instruction in a variety of settings.

• Maintaining up-to-date instruction materials for library resources, including print and online publications and services.

• Utilizing current and emerging technology in reference and instruction duties.

• Selecting materials across all subject areas and formats.

• Developing quantitative and qualitative methods for determining the effectiveness and value of collection development activities across all formats in terms of how well they meet students’ needs.

• Supporting effective decision-making concerning acquisition, renewal, retention, and location of collections by analyzing collections data, presenting findings, and making recommendations.

• Applying strong analytical skills in support of library-wide collection management efforts.

• Assisting in the negotiation and licensing of online resources and in collaborative collection building.

• Working collaboratively with others throughout the Library and District to support collections­-related activities.

• Monitoring trends in resource sharing, electronic resources, collection assessment, and collection management, and collaborating in the application of best practices to library processes.

Assignment Responsibilities       

Teaching assignment may include day, evening, on-line, television courses, podcasts, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Work Year           164 days

Minimum Qualifications              

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, completed by August 17, 2017, in Library Science or Library and Information Science; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.

*Note: Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

Application Instructions               

Applicants applying to this Los Rios Community College District Faculty position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:

1. The Los Rios Community College District Faculty Application

2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (“graduate advising documents and grade reports” will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts).

(NOTE: Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts.)

3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

4. Two letters of recommendation

5. Letter of Interest

Note: Applications submitted without all of the required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Also, individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluations click here

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Physical Demands           

Beginning and/or Ending Dates

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Position

Beginning on or about August 17, 2017.

How and where to apply             

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours. Applications are due by midnight of the posting closing date.

Conditions         

All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

Administrative/Executive/Faculty Positions: Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Candidate Travel Reimbursement click here

Supplemental Questions

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

    Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    Letter of Interest

    Transcript 1

    Letter of Recommendation 1

    Letter of Recommendation 2

Optional Documents

    P-881 Report of Arrests Which Lead To Convictions For Crime Document

    P-38 Equivalency Document (Or Applicant Letter for Equivalency Consideration)

    Transcript 2

    Transcript 3