Sacramento-American River College-Public Services Librarian

Link: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/6371

Closing Date: 03/07/2018

Salary: $46,660 to $77,358 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends. Full-time tenure-Track Position. Beginning on or about August 23, 2018.

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: coordination of library services and/or teaching assigned classes, if assigned, 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 their 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.

The department maintains a focus on:

● A student-centered philosophy.

● A commitment to providing excellent customer service.

● Working collaboratively with colleagues.

● A commitment to equity and social justice.

Assignment Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Instruction and Learning Resources, and in collaboration with the other librarians, the Public Services Librarian’s duties may include, but are not limited to:

● Providing reference and information services to students and staff.

● Providing library instruction to students in a variety of settings and formats.

● Designing instructional materials.

● Serving as collection development liaison to one or more instructional departments.

● Selecting materials and maintaining an up-to-date collection in those subject areas for print, media, and digital collections.

● Using existing and emerging technologies to enhance library services and instruction.

● Fostering and developing information competency skills for students.

● Marketing library resources and programs to students and faculty.

● Promoting and maintaining an effective learning environment in the library.

● Designing and/or teaching credit courses.

● Developing and maintaining web resources.

● Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising student help.

● Managing electronic database subscriptions.

● Managing the library website.

● Developing and coordinating services to distance students.

● Developing and implementing library assessment tools.

● Performing other duties as assigned.

These assignments may be reallocated periodically, and assignments may depend on the interests and qualifications of the library faculty. Librarians may be asked to take the lead on various library services, projects, or focus areas. The non-Instructional assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications:      

1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, completed by August 23, 2018 in Library Science, 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

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. After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m. of the posting closing date.