Educational Assistant, Reference & Instruction Librarian (2 PT positions) - Gateway Community College. Two Part-time,
non-permanent positions. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: Fall 2018. This
position is scheduled to end on June 30, 2019.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS (Master of
Library Science) or MLIS (Master of Library & Information Science)
degree together with from one to four years of related experience
including up to two years of experience in leading or supervising
others; 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 Librarian is required to have:
demonstrated ability to perform the full range of professional
librarianship with strong competencies in public services, reference,
technical services, collection development, information technology and
information literacy skills and instruction in effective use of library
resources in a higher education environment; demonstrated ability to
lead and train support 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 this position and by providing appropriate
references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for
compelling reasons.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Customer service oriented;
familiarity with the community college philosophy and the ability to
work within a busy and culturally diverse college population.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal,
oral, and written communication and technical skills; fluent with print
and electronic library resources; classroom teaching experience; ability
to work collaboratively in a team environment and experience in an
academic library setting are preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director
of Library Services, the Reference & Instruction Librarian is
accountable for providing useful and helpful support to the learning
mission of the College through effective performance in these essential
result areas, as assigned: Public and Reference Services; Instruction
and Circulation. Responsibilities may from time to time include such
other duties as are consistent with the BOR Librarian job description.
SALARY: $34.59 per hour. Hours are flexible but limited to 17 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume, BOR
Application and three (3) letters of professional reference to: Gateway
Community College Library, 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510, Attn:
Martha Lipowski. Electronically submitted packets preferred to Mlipowski@gwcc.commnet.edu. Please reference the job title in the subject line when submitted electronically.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of resumes will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Gateway
Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.
