Sacramento - American River College - Public Services Librarian

http://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/13811

Closing Date
03/17/2020

Salary
$48,527 to $80,452 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overload, and stipends. LRCCD Salary Schedules

General Responsibilities
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: Coordination of library services and/or teaching assigned classes 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.

Public Services Librarians may take the lead on various library services, projects or focus area based on their interests and qualifications. Responsibilities may rotate periodically.

The department maintains a focus on:
● A commitment to equity and social justice.
● A student-centered philosophy.
● A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
● Working collaboratively with colleagues.

American River College is committed to employees:
● Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
● Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
● Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
● Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy.
● Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences.

Position Salary Information
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers (LRCFT) contract Article 2 (The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8).

Assignment Responsibilities
The assignment may include, but is not limited to:
● Providing equity-minded service.
● Using an equity-minded lens in the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of library services.
● Providing reference and information services to students and staff.
● Providing information literacy instruction to students in a variety of settings and formats.
● Designing instructional materials.
● Participating in collection development.
● Using technology to enhance library services and instruction.
● Providing services at the college’s outreach centers.
● Marketing library services to students and staff.
● Performing other duties as assigned.

The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus work and/or hours.

Special Requirements 
1. Have a master’s degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.* All degrees must be from an accredited institution, completed by August 22, 2020.

2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and 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; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.