Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Librarian - Capital Community College

Librarian - Capital Community College, Hartford. CCP 18. 12 Month Tenure Track, Standard Appointment. ANTICIPATED START DATE: April 2017. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library Science required; one year of professional experience in an academic library; demonstrated teaching experience and enthusiasm for teaching; familiarity with Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and assessment; commitment to academic librarianship; awareness of major trends and issues in librarianship and higher education; excellent computer skills and extensive experience with online information sources and the ability to learn and apply new technologies independently; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment and with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. 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 the position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Library Services: 1. Provides reference assistance, instruction, and information literacy education to the campus community. 2. Coordinates the library’s reference services, including general oversight of the reference desk and scheduling reference hours. 3. Maintains statistics and produces reports and assessments of reference activity. 4. Assists with the development and maintenance of online subject guides and tutorials. 5. Continue to update knowledge and skills pertaining to user needs and trends in academic libraries, information resources, and teaching and assessment in higher education. 6. Actively engage in campus committee work, as well as library department initiatives. 7. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. MINIMUM SALARY: $63,693.00 approximate annual. TO APPLY: Send letter of intent, BOR Employment Application (found on the following website: http://www.ct.edu/hr/employment), resume, transcripts (copies are acceptable at the time of application) and the names of three references to: Josephine Agnello-Veley, Director of Human Resources, Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Email: CA-HRApplicant@capitalcc.edu. No phone inquiries; please submit only one application package. Be sure to include the position you are applying for. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of application must be postmarked no later than January 20, 2017. Capital Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Capital Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.