Santa Clara - West Valley Mission Community College District - Part-Time Librarian (Pool)

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Open Date 10/28/2015

Salary
Based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $23,948-$28,442 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Description
This is a part-time position as an Associate Librarian. The duties of associate librarians consist of library-related assignments and other responsibilities which are necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the Library. Duties may include various assignments such as teaching information competency courses, library orientations, and library workshops, as well as conducting reference services, and co-developing web-based learning tools. Assignments may require day, evening, weekend and/or online work assignments. The workload for associate librarians shall not exceed a total hour assignment of sixty percent (60%) of a full-time assignment in any week. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA and/or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Minimum Qualifications 
Requirements
1. Education – Possess any one of the following:
    Master’s degree in library science, or library and information science; OR
    A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Library Science; OR
    The equivalent of the above.
AND
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications
    Knowledge of, or experience with, information competency/literacy initiatives and concepts.
    Experience providing instruction in a library, face-to-face or online course, or similar teaching experience.
    Library reference experience, including use of a variety of print, web and other electronic bibliographic resources.
    High degree of computer literacy and familiarity with library and information technologies, including databases, search engines and library automated systems.
    Ability to communicate well with students, staff, and faculty from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public presentation skills.
    Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
    Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Associate librarians are assigned by the Department Chair, in consultation with the associate member and his/her supervisor, if appropriate. Duties may consist of one or more of the following but other professional librarian duties, that are not listed, may also be assigned:

    Work with students at the reference desk;
    Provide reference assistance for students and staff
    Evaluate, select, and discard print and non-print library materials to keep the library collection current with curriculum;
    Provide bibliographic instruction for students.
    Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
    Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, course activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes.
    Maintain accurate class and other records conforming with state requirements and stated District and college needs.
    Submit, when due, all necessary reports such as attendance, grade reports, rosters and class schedules.
    Follow course outlines as filed in the appropriate instruction offices.
    Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
    Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
    Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
    Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
    Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the member’s area of expertise.
    Work cooperatively within the college community.
    Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
    Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
    Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
    Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application, if applicable; and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
    All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
    Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
    Incomplete applications will not be considered.
    Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.
    The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.