Reference/Instruction Librarian - Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT. 12-month Staff, Tenure-track position. Anticipated
Starting Date: Fall 2019. SALARY: Approximate annual salary of
$65,301.00 (CCP 18/Step 1).
JOB SUMMARY: The Reference/Instruction Librarian performs a broad
range of professional academic library responsibilities and services at
the Norwalk Community College Library, for students, faculty, staff, and
citizens of the 10 communities served by the College. These
professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of professional
responsibilities that include: library instruction in traditional and
online classrooms and at the Information Desk. Reference services and
teaching students and faculty in the use of library resources, access to
information, formulating effective search strategies, learning research
methods and citation formats for various disciplines for all programs
taught at the College. Professional responsibilities may also include
original and copy cataloging using Alma; Primo based user services,
assessment of library instruction, inter-library loan management;
collection development using OASIS, GOBI, and Amazon within the broader
consortium of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities; circulation
management; and acquisitions. The Librarian will also provide
professional information technology services and occasionally respond to
education technology student questions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in library science (MLS) or
library and information science (MLIS) from an American Library
Association-accredited program, and at least one (1) year experience as a
professional librarian.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least two years of additional
experience as a professional librarian providing reference assistance
and library instruction to faculty and students. Experience in teaching
library instruction and information literacy classes in an academic
environment. Demonstrate current knowledge of both online and print
resources and demonstrate the ability to effectively teach using them.
Demonstrate experience in teaching online library instruction and
information literacy classes using various technologies. Ability to
assess and address users’ information needs in an efficient and
effective manner. Demonstrate an understanding of OER and experience
working with faculty using OER. Demonstrate experience leading or
supervising others. Demonstrate experience in developing professional
and respectful relationships with a diverse population of students,
faculty, staff and the public. Ability to carry out assignments
independently and to work in a tactful, courteous and service-oriented
manner. Bilingual (Spanish preferred)-- with sufficient structural
accuracy and vocabulary to communicate effectively with library users.
The Reference/Instruction Librarian typically works under the
direction of a Library Director or other administrator. They interact
extensively with students, faculty and members of the public as well as
the other staff members of the library. These relationships emphasize
the public service nature of the library and, therefore, demand of the
Librarian a high degree of courtesy, cooperation and genuine interest in
assisting others in the pursuit of learning and information literacy.
The incumbent is expected to collaborate with academic and student
services departments to contribute to attracting and retaining students.
The incumbent is required to maintain currency in the position’s
required fields of professional expertise and competencies. In addition,
the incumbent is required at all times to interact in a courteous and
respectful manner with students, faculty, public and co-workers and to
maintain complete confidentiality of student records and other materials
or information of a confidential or sensitive nature.
Applications will be accepted via the NCC website: https://norwalk.edu/hr/employment. Application Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2019.
