Monday, November 04, 2013
Librarian - Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport
Librarian - Housatonic Community College,
Bridgeport. Full-Time, 12-month, Tenure-Track. Anticipated Start Date:
January 2014 Appointment contingent upon funding approval. Minimum
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American
Library Association accredited institution and a strong commitment to
public services. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a wide range of
ability/experience in the library areas of reference, circulation, and
bibliographic instruction/informational literacy. Must be able to
demonstrate excellent organizational skills; ability to work
independently and ability to work in a team; strong commitment to
student/public services; computer literacy and skill with job related
technology; knowledge and use of electronic resources; effective oral,
written, and online communications. Candidate must be self-motivated,
well organized, able to handle multiple demands, and be flexible and
creative. Candidate must be able to work with a diverse population of
students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred
Qualifications: 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. Experience with
developing and administering learning assessment tools, experience in an
academic library and NEASC accreditation. Proficient in Microsoft
Office suite and ability to conduct data analysis. Responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the
candidate performs a wide range of professional responsibilities in the
library, which may include information literacy instruction; reference
and circulation services (including supervision of student workers);
technical services; acquisitions; collection development and developing
strategies for expanding utilization of the collections. Other duties
may be assigned. This position requires working some evenings as
assigned. Annual Salary: $59,471 approximate annual salary with full
benefits package. To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, current resume
and completed (typed) Connecticut Community College Employment
Application** to: Human Resources Department, Institutional Advancement
Associate Search, Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Boulevard,
Bridgeport, CT 06604, or E-mail: ho-humanresources@hcc.commnet.edu (8 pages or less, no faxes please, incomplete application materials will not be accepted). *Available online at http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/HR/apps/State_App_UnclassEEO-2012.docx. (Application must be completed in its entirety; references to resume or CV are not acceptable.)