Los Angeles - Los Angeles Community College District - Librarian

https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=1377

Salary

$66,220 - $103,100 for the twelve-month academic year depending on education and experience.  

Close Date

November 11, 2022

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In accordance with its mission as a community college, instruction at LAPC includes lower division courses.  Faculty members at LAPC are expected to facilitate student learning by designing varied and exciting learning environments. Work schedule may include days, evenings and weekends, schedule may vary based upon student/library needs. In addition to the regular reference and instruction duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
• Provide reference service to students, faculty and staff (in-person and online).
• Conduct library instruction sessions in collaboration with faculty.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline.
• Develop and coordinate research skills workshops.
• Plan and execute outreach programs to various teaching disciplines, the College’s Pathways and to the community.
•  Implementation of inclusive learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies to improve student learning.
• Contribute to collection development activities, including selection and deselection.
•  Design and produce curricular materials, research guides, information-literacy tutorials and other resources.
• Actively participate in the development and assessment of learning outcomes, including analysis and the use of results to improve student learning and access to resources.
• Integrate information competency into courses and Pathways.
• Collaborate with the department chair and librarians in administrative requirements such as program reviews, statistical recordkeeping, self-evaluation reports for accreditation, and accessibility documentation.
• Serve as an active participant on campus committees.
• Create an engaging, welcoming, and equitable learning environment.
• Work collegially with members of the department, maintain professional conduct and ethics, and foster a professional working environment.
• Perform other librarian duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Master’s Degree in Library Science OR Library and Information Science, OR the equivalent.

Sensitivity to and understanding of an inclusive and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.  LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to develop and teach information competency classes and workshops.
• A strong sense of public service and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external organizations.
• Commitment and ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a collegiate environment.
• Experience in providing reference services in an academic environment.
• Experience with emerging digital and instructional technologies along with developing library trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with e-learning, instructional technology and learning management systems, such as Canvas.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with accessibility and accommodations.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with student and program learning outcomes and assessment.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with Library Service Platforms, such as Alma/Primo/Ex Libris.
• Proficiency in productivity software such as Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated proficiency using online databases and electronic resources.
• An interest and willingness to participate in department and college committees, college governance, curriculum, program review and accreditation, or other campus community activities.
• A commitment to professional growth.