What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at Aims Community College?
Job Description:
The Librarian provides general library and research services for students, staff, and faculty. The librarian provides information literacy workshops, and acts as a liaison to a number of academic departments., The librarian selects library materials and web resources, creates LibGuides, aids with accreditation, and selects supplemental curriculum materials.The Librarian assumes responsibility for one or more of the following activities: course reserves, interlibrary loan services, library website content and design, creation of informational handouts and displays, supervision of work study students, task oversite for Library Technicians, cataloging of library materials, compilation and analysis of data needs within Kiefer Library, champion of Aims’ Free to Student (F2S)/Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives, and providing copyright information to students, faculty, staff and administration.
The Librarian helps direct daily tasks for the Library Technicians. The librarian serves as a member of the Learning Commons Team with responsibilities on, or support to, the satellite campuses of Aims Community College.
Library Assistance:
- Provides effective reference services and bibliographic instruction through one-to-one, small group, class sessions, email, phone, or virtual environments for Aims students, staff, faculty, administration and community members.
- Teaches students, faculty and staff how to gain access to information in various formats and how to creatively use technologies to solve their research concerns.
- Provides direction and guidance to library technicians and work study students.
Preparational Services:
- Assumes responsibility for one or more of the following activities, according to assignment and specialty:
- Reserves; interlibrary loan services; electronic resources; library website content and design; library resource list (LibGuide) development and maintenance; creation of informational handouts and displays; cataloging library materials.
- Supports and maintains library electronic collections through their lifecycle for optimal accessibility and discoverability.
- Supports the procurement and assessment of new electronic resources, specifically databases, streaming, chat service and digital periodicals.
- Champion of Aims’ Free to Student (F2S)/Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives.
Library Liaison:
- Acts as Library Liaison to various academic departments and to all campuses of Aims Community College through collaboratively working with faculty and performing bibliographic instruction, research assistance, maintaining subject-specific collection, professionally selecting library materials, databased, and web resources, consulting on curriculum needs for library resources and bibliographic instruction.
- Promotes a learning-centered concept of education for the success of students.
Statistical Analysis & Other Duties as Assigned:
- Compiles and analyzes statistics for instructional sessions, circulation records, overdue notices, and other additional data needs within Kiefer Library.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS), Library and Information Science (MLIS), or other related field plus two (2) years of experience working in a library setting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience developing and delivering library workshops.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently or in a group setting.
- Ability to lift (20 lbs.) and transport (50 lbs.) on library carts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in community college or higher education library environment.
- 3 – 5 years library experience
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Diversity Statement
Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the “my experience” section of the application under Required Documents.
Minimum Payment Amount:
$48,431.00
Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
- Benefits are effective immediately
- 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
- 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
- Voluntary vision insurance
- Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
- 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
- Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off
- Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
- Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
- Tuition waiver for dependents
-
PERA employer (see www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Free parking on all campuses
Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.
- Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
- Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
- Aims Discount program
- Free parking on all campuses
-
PERA employer (see www.copera.orgfor comprehensive benefits)
- Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
Screening/Selection:
If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
Please be prepared to submit the following, if required:
- Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements
- Resume
- Diversity Statement; see below
- Teaching Philosophy (for faculty positions only)
- Copy of Transcripts for all positions. Official transcripts will be required if hired for all Full Time positions
Diversity Statement Instructions
Aims Community College recognizes and celebrates diversity within our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to equity and inclusion to improve the learning experiences of all students and the working conditions of all employees.
- In your diversity statement, please provide your interpretation of what it means to serve a diverse community and work in an inclusive environment.
- Please include specific examples for how your background, education, and/or professional experience have prepared you to fulfill those responsibilities in this position.
- As you consider what to put in your statement, please note Aims Community College is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, or any other protected class.
Faculty: Must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
www.naces.org
) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org
) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.
If you are a current Aims Community College Faculty and have transcripts on file, then a new official copy is not required.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.
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