Torrance - El Camino College - Part Time Librarian - Library Learning Resources

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PART-TIME SALARY RANGE

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basis according to the number of hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $46.75 - $59.70 per hour depending on education and experience.

Posting Close Date:
10/16/2018

Job Description:

Hourly librarians will be included in a pool for regularly assigned shifts in general reference services. We are especially looking for availability from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Friday. Typical duties for librarians would include: Providing information to students and faculty on resources available in the library or through other sources and assisting in making these resources available; assisting in the development and maintenance of a collection of reference materials; providing instruction in the proper use of the library and its resources on a group or individual basis; publicizing library resources and promoting the use of the library; and assisting with the formulation and maintenance of library reports and statistics. Provide general support to the reference services desk, support the philosophy and mission of the Library and Learning Resources Division, the Schauerman library and reference services area, and support and implement when needed policies and procedures of both Library and Learning Resources, as well as the reference services area. Other Tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science; library and information science; OR The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement, must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR Valid California community college credential in appropriate subject (per California Education Code 87355 issued prior to July 1, 1990); AND  Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of college students, and of individuals with disabilities. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Library experience with community college students in reference services. Technology skills and experience in utilizing online databases. Library Instruction within an academic learning environment. Collection development. Worked with diverse groups and populations. Knowledge of SLO's and SAO's. TO APPLY Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date: 1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic 2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications. 3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments. 4) Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document. Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.  For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf 5) Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicant holds one. Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online. If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.