CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 23, 2017 BY 4:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Pasadena
City College is hiring two full-time, tenure-track librarians commencing with
the 2017-2018 academic year. We are
seeking public service-oriented librarians with expertise in either technical
services and cataloging, or library systems and assessment.
We
are looking for candidates who have the desire and ability to create a
welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our diverse
student population. The ethnic composition of our student population is 49%
Hispanic/Latino, 23.9% Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% two or more races, 7% White,
3.8% African American, and .1% American Indian or Alaska Native. We are
committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. We are looking
for candidates who share our vision and are willing to work with us to help all
students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their
educational goals.
We
value working in an environment of collaboration, support, shared leadership
among all groups: faculty, staff, administration, and students. Pasadena City
College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in
college-wide governance and the decision-making process.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE LIBRARIANS:
• Taking a
leading role in a library service area, which may include operational
oversight, training, scheduling, and mentoring
• Providing
in-person and online reference and research assistance to students and faculty
• Designing
and teaching subject-specific library information literacy sessions, workshops
and classes as needed
•
Collaborating with colleagues and faculty to develop student-centered
information literacy programs, services and resources
• Engaging
in outreach and liaison programs and services
•
Participating in collection development activities through the
assessment, selection and de-selection of materials
•
Conducting analysis of current library programs and services, including
the development/implementation of new library services, policies and procedures
•
Collegially and actively participating in planning processes and
contributing to all areas of the library operation
•
Developing and assessing student learning and service outcomes, using
the results to improve library instruction and services
• Undertake
the divisional and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member
•
Participate in departmental and college governance activities through
committee service and/or other appropriate activities
•
Performing other duties as assigned
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s
degree in library science or library and information science, OR the
equivalent, from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution
Degree must be shown as conferred on transcript.
Some degrees may require equivalency.
When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC’s
Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide ample
documentation to support equivalent qualifications.
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
• High level
of self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility
•
Demonstrated collaboration, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Strong
public service and outreach skills that reflect a commitment to customer
relations and user-centered library services
• Awareness
of trends, emerging technologies and standards in cataloging and metadata, with
expertise in original cataloging, processing, and strategic collection maintenance.
(Technical Services Librarian)
• Proficient
in strategic planning and oversight of library technologies to enhance,
integrate and automate library processes and activities. Demonstrated ability
in assessment and evidence-based decision-making for library programs and
services. (Systems & Assessment Librarian)
• Experience
and proficiency in preparing, delivering and assessing effective information
literacy instruction sessions using current best practices and technologies
• Ability to
develop research guides (LibGuides) and online tutorials
•
Proficiency in the use of standard personal computer software (such as
Microsoft Office applications).
•
Willingness to work with and support basic skills students
• Excellent
written and oral communication skills
•
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a desire and ability to work
collaboratively with colleagues, students, and other members of the campus
community
• Ability to
work in a multiethnic environment with students of varying academic preparation
and learning styles
•
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of
community college students
REASONS WHY THIS
POSITION IS ATTRACTIVE:
• The
Shatford Library staff is committed to supporting student success at Pasadena
City College.
• Dedicated
professionals and paraprofessionals collaborate to provide high quality public
services, resources and programs in a dynamic student-centered library.
• All
library faculty and staff participate fully and collegially in the decision
making of the Library, as well as actively participating in campus-wide
committees and in the shared-governance process.
• Pasadena
City College celebrates and embraces the diversity of our student body and
workforce.
• Pasadena
City College is respected and supported by its community.
• Pasadena
City College is a world-class institution. We are Number 1 among all community
colleges in California in the awarding of associate degrees and Number 1 in the
awarding of associate degrees to minority students. Many of our faculty and
staff are graduates of PCC.
• The
Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Management Association are active in
the effective shared governance process of the college.
• Pasadena
City College has been named one of ten finalists for the 2017 Aspen Prize for
Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation’s premier honor
for high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
THE ASSIGNMENT:
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Librarian Eleven Months, 100% - Tenure-track
position beginning July 2017.
SYSTEMS &
ASSESSMENT
Librarian Twelve Months, 100% - Tenure-track
position beginning July 2017.
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