Thursday, July 12, 2012
Library Associate - Gateway Community College
Library Associate - Gateway Community College
(CCP-14, 12-month, tenure track position). ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE:
Fall 2012. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree with a preference
for Library Technical Services or a subject area related to library
services in the academic field; 0-3 years related experience; or a
combination of education, training and experience which would lead to
the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s
essential duties. The Library Associate is required to have:
demonstrated ability to perform one or more functional areas of
librarianship at a beginning professional level of competence;
demonstrated ability to train and guide library support staff;
demonstrated ability to interact favorably with library patrons; strong
information technology literacy skills. Applicants who do not meet the
minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing
precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the
responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate
references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for
compelling reasons. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) or more years of
academic library experience preferred. Strong word processing skills,
including advanced functions in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity
with Office 2007 preferred. Ability to work under pressure in multitask
situations; problem solving and decision making skills; strong
interpersonal skills including active listening; ability to train and
supervise student workers; experience with computer hardware and
software, knowledge of filing procedures; ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in writing, by phone and in person; and reading
ability to interpret complex policy documents. RESPONSIBILITIES: The
Library Associate works under the direction of the Director of Library
Services, and will work closely with students, faculty and members of
the public as well as other library staff members. The person in this
position will be responsible for the overall administrative assistance
to the library through a wide array of administrative functions
including creating and maintaining spreadsheets of statistics of library
activities and transactions. He/She will perform circulation duties,
compile and collate library materials and prepare records and various
communications. Interview, hire, train, and evaluate student workers as
well as perform special projects as assigned. The Library Associate will
provide assistance to patrons to aid in the effective use of library
resources. Other duties may include preparing orders, on-line copy
cataloging and processing materials received by the library. He/She will
be expected to develop significant expertise in the use of Ex-Libris
Voyager, the library integrated system. Attendance and participation at
convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees
and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff,
informational and professional meetings. All of these duties may involve
attendance at evening or weekend events. STARTING SALARY: $41,901
approximate annual, plus excellent State supported fringe benefits. TO
APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, BOT Application and three (3)
letters of reference to: Gateway Community College, Human Resources
Office, 60 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511. Faxed applications will
also be accepted: 203-285-2539. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must
be submitted before the close of business (5:00pm) on July 31, 2012. Applications received after the deadline may be discarded. A BOT application can be found on our website at http://www.gwcc.commnet.edu/contact.aspx?id=257. Visit GCC’s website at www.gwcc.commnet.edu.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER, M/F. PROTECTED GROUP MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Location:
New Haven, CT, USA