Glendora - Citrus College - Librarian (Systems/Technical Services) (Full-time tenure track to begin Fall 2022)

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Salary

Salary to be determined by the candidate's proper placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule which is based on education and experience, and can be found at the Citrus College website. Maximum step placement on the Faculty Salary Schedule for newly hired instructors is Step 6. Salary listed on the full-time faculty salary schedule includes a temporary 2% increase that expires 12/31/2023

Close Date

04-19-2022

POSITION SUMMARY

Citrus Community College District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time, tenure track 11-month (195 days) systems/technical services librarian position. This position includes a wide variety of professional library responsibilities including all activities related to computer hardware, software, and networks dedicated to library functions, including ExLibris' Alma and Primo, the library services platform (LSP), library website, electronic resources, and implementation of new library technologies. This position entails cataloging, directing professional librarians and supervision of student assistants, and management of processes in the library's Technical Services area. The Systems/Technical Services Librarian is assisted/supported by the Library Systems Technician and participates with the librarians in providing general reference services, collection development, and information competency/literacy in specialized areas to students, faculty, and staff. The assignment and schedule, as determined by the District, may include evening hours.

This position is contingent upon funding and final Board approval.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

--Maintain professional and ethical academic and library standards. Respect the confidentiality of user requests and follow the current ALA Code of Ethics.

--Participate in on-going library program review, strategic planning, and the development and implementation of new services, systems, and programs.

--Assist students, faculty, and staff in finding answers to reference questions, suggesting search strategies, and giving guidance in the use of electronic, and print resources.

--Serve students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

--Teach and assess library instruction sessions, workshops, and/or credit classes.

--Direct professional librarians and supervise student assistants.

--Participate actively in staff development and professional growth programs.

--Participate in recruitment and extracurricular department activities.

--Carry a fair share of other duties (department and committee work, curriculum development, community outreach, etc.) necessary for the smooth functioning of the college, division, and program.

--Keep current on trends in library science, learning resources, and information technology fields.

--Perform other professional duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC

--Administer, manage and oversee the utilization of the library services platform (i.e., ExLibris) and library databases.

--Manage library electronic resources, including: arrange product trials and make selection recommendations; work with vendors, link resolvers, proxy servers, and service configurations to set up and maintain access; and compile usage statistics.

--Oversee maintenance and assessment of print and electronic collections, including inventory.

--Collaborate with faculty to identify, select, and promote the use of open educational resources.

--Create original cataloging and oversee or modify copy cataloging.

--Provide and maintain bibliographic links in the catalog and library web pages to electronic and other remote resources.

--Collect, analyze, and report library data for annual surveys, accreditation, and program review.

--Collaborate with Institutional Research about connecting library program data to student success.

--Maintain good communication with the campus TeCS Department.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

--Evidence of ability to communicate effectively in English (both orally and in writing) with a diverse population.

--Substantial knowledge of electronic resources and technologies.

--Experience with web development tools (i.e., Sharepoint, LibGuides, etc.).

--Awareness of trends, emerging technologies and standards in cataloging and metadata, with expertise in original cataloging, processing, and strategic collection maintenance.

--Strong public service and outreach skills that reflect a commitment to customer relations and user-centered library services.

--Recent experience providing reference services and teaching information literacy.

--Recent experience with collection development.

--Familiarity with assessment of services and instruction.

--Experience in taking initiative on library-related projects.

--Evidence of willingness to embrace/promote use of technology-mediated instructional techniques.

--Evidence of interest in working in the community college setting.

--Evidence of ability to work effectively as a member of the instructional team.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

-Possession of a master's degree in library science, library and information science, or the equivalent.

OR

-Possession of a California Community College LIFE Credential in the appropriate discipline.

EQUIVALENCY: 

It is the candidate's responsibility to provide conclusive evidence and justification for equivalency. If you will be requesting equivalency for this position, please complete the Faculty Equivalency Guidelines and Request Form, which may be found by visiting the Citrus College website (www.citruscollege.edu) and clicking the A-Z index for the Employment Opportunities (faculty and staff) link. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (626) 914-8550.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

--Experience as a librarian in a community college environment or other institution of higher learning.

--Experience managing or using ExLibris' Alma and Primo library services platform.

--Experience and/or coursework related to technical services, cataloging and/or database management.

--Experience designing and managing responsive websites and adhering to web accessibility standards.

--Experience teaching library research and information literacy in face-to-face and/or online environments.

--Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy.

--Experience directing a team of staff and faculty in a library setting.