Walnut - Mt. San Antonio College - Electronic Resources Librarian

https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/5425

Open Date: 04/16/2018
Initial Screening Date: 05/14/2018

Conditions of Employment:
This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month contract position that begins in the 2018-19 academic year (July 2018). Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Ensure access and maintain library electronic resources (eBooks; electronic periodicals, aggregated article, streaming video, image, and other databases)
2. Manage the library’s discovery tool, integrated knowledge base, and link resolution
3. Maintain protocols and proxy configuration files for managing remote authentication
4. Ensure the best user experience by implementing, testing, troubleshooting, updating, and customizing the library’s electronic resources through the life cycle
5. Collect, analyze, and interpret usage data to support purchases, renewals, and cancellations
6. Prepare written, analytical reports based on electronic resource usage data and share findings and recommendations with stakeholders
7. Collaborate in the development of policies, procedures, workflows, and decision making for electronic resource acquisition, discovery, and maintenance
8. Develop and lead initiatives to expand and support access to Open Education Resources (OERs) and low or no cost library resources
9. Enhance student learning and promote active engagement by collaboratively developing and delivering instruction supporting and promoting the use of electronic resources
10. Teach, develop, and assess information literacy workshops and in-person or online library credit courses
11. Teach information literacy concepts including print and digital information retrieval strategies, and explain and differentiate the value of print and electronic options
12. Use technology to enhance student learning and facilitate the research experience
13. Provide in-person and online chat reference services that support a philosophy of instruction and research skills development focusing on critical thinking and analysis and are appropriate to a diverse user population
14. Assist and instruct students, faculty, and staff in constructing effective search strategies, finding relevant resources, and evaluating research materials from full-text research databases, library catalogs, and other print and electronic resources
15. Collaborate in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and unit objectives by focusing on data analysis and using results to formulate strategies for improved outcomes
16. Develop, evaluate, and maintain assigned library collection areas in collaboration with discipline experts as librarian liaison which reflect the curricular needs of liaison departments, are available to support programs, degrees, and certificates as well as individual courses and subject areas
17. Participate in professional and co-curricular activities, e.g., committees, student activities, governance processes, or curriculum review and development
18. Fulfill late afternoon and/or evening assignments that may be required as part of the regular contract
19. Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees
20. Late afternoon and/or evening assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education & Experience:
A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:
1. Master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science; OR
2. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application); OR
3. The equivalent (must attach an Equivalency Determination Supplemental Form).
B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.
C. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited library or information school
2. Experience managing electronic resources management systems, link resolvers, discovery layers, and proxy servers
3. Familiarity with copyright, open licensing options, and fair use
4. Experience associated with the adoption, adaption, and creation of OERs
5. Experience searching full-text research databases and integrated library systems using advanced search techniques and tools

Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.