Moorpark - Moorpark College - Librarian

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Close Date

11/3/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary

$48,751 - $102,372 / 10-month contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time tenure track assignment. Under the general direction of a dean, a Librarian is responsible for providing reference, instruction, collection development, access services, technical services, and outreach to students, faculty, and staff.

There is currently one tenure-track position with the initial assignment being located at Moorpark College starting in the Fall 2019 semester. All academic employees are subject to assignment in any college of the District depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The annual salary is based on a ten month contract. Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience for placement on the salary schedule. Maximum advanced salary placement credit for prior experience is 7 steps.

Fringe benefits include family medical, dental and vision insurance plans.

DUTIES

Provide reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff. E

Teach research methods, information literacy, bibliographic and library instruction sessions to students and other patrons in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.  E

Collaborate with faculty with regard to student assignments, collection needs, and integration of information literacy into the college curriculum. E

Perform original cataloging of library materials in all formats; integrate online journals and e-books into the library catalog; assist lower-level staff with copy cataloging on an as needed basis. E

Design and produce research guides, information literacy tutorials, program reports, and other resources in print, web-based and multimedia formats. E

Plan and coordinate collection development activities, including analysis, acquisition, selection, deselection, vendor interaction, and budget allocation to ensure the subject collection meets curriculum needs. E

Coordinate the purchase of print and non-print library materials and resources in collaboration with faculty within each discipline. E

Assist in grant proposal writing and post-award documentation. E

Research, promote and implement interactive multimedia such as technology mediated instruction, interactive video conferencing, and other emerging instructional technologies. E

Participate in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures; participate in the program review process for the library. E

Evaluate the collection and coordinate activities related to removing books from the collection with input from faculty; evaluate the usefulness of donated materials. E

Promote library resources and services to faculty, students, and campus groups; plan and present library tours. E

Plan and implement library-oriented programming, such as displays, library events, etc. E

Attend and participate in department, division, campus, and district meetings and committees; may participate in articulation and matriculation related activities. E

Collaborate with other library faculty on a regular basis to develop, assess, and revise, as appropriate, measurable student learning outcomes. E

Assist with monitoring library service platform performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing training to library staff.

Ensure that the library's web presence is accurate, up-to-date, user-centered and accessible.

Provide work direction to student workers.

Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. The minimum qualifications for this discipline are as follows:

Master's in library science, or library and information science; OR the equivalent*; OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

*APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE-STATED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MUST COMPLETE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR EQUIVALENCY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED ON THE BASIS OF POSSESSING EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS (EQUIVALENCY). The Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency is available on our website at http://www.vcccd.edu/sites/default/files/files/departments/human-resources/supplemental_questionnaire_for_equivalency_03.05.15 (Download PDF reader). When completing the form, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications.

If the title of your degree as stated on your transcripts does not exactly match one of the degree titles listed in the minimum qualifications, you must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency. Do not assume that you do not need to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency because your degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimum qualifications. DEGREE TITLES THAT ARE NOT AN EXACT MATCH WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OUTSIDE OF THE EQUIVALENCY PROCESS.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please click on the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/ca/vcccd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=83LDBP0DD9E5.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Procedure

All applicants, including previous and current VCCCD employees, must submit the following materials in order for their application to be considered.  Failure to submit these materials will result in disqualification. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Human Resources Department staff will not upload your documents for you.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

* Letter of Application: The letter of application must contain the following pieces of information: A) include the date, your name, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B) address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and C) provide the screening committee with an understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD community.

* Completed Application for Academic Employment

* Resume

* Letters of recommendation (Recommended but not required. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should be uploaded with your application materials)

* Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency, if applicable (see minimum qualifications above)

* Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts demonstrating attainment of minimum qualifications. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. If the qualifying degree has yet to be conferred and you expect to have the degree before you begin employment, you must submit transcripts that state the title of the degree you are working toward obtaining and indicate the anticipated completion date in your response to the associated supplemental question provided during the application process. An official copy of your transcripts will be required upon being hired. Instructors will not be allowed to start working until official transcripts have been received.

In the event that multiple applications are received from a candidate, the District will only give consideration to the first application that was submitted.

Selection Process

A screening committee will review and screen all applications and associated materials. Those candidates deemed by the committee to be most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.