Librarian - Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury. Community
College Professional level 18, 12-month, tenure track. Full-time, 35
hours per week. CLOSING DATE: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm
(EST) on Monday, June 7, 2021. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 2021.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Librarian performs a broad range of professional
responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource
center of a Community College providing library services to students,
faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College including
teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as
on-line access to information, bibliographic search, access to print
materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In
addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based
information technology. Therefore, the Librarian may be assigned to
provide professional information technology services.
Community
College Professionals and Faculty are expected to have excellent oral
and written communication skills along with strong Information
technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Outlook, Teams, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in
Library Science or appropriately related discipline with one (1) year
of 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.
Successful Candidate must
have or must possess: Experience instructing, and advising patrons on,
bibliographic and reference research. Experience providing
computer-based technical support. Experience providing instruction in
the effective use of library resources in higher education. Experience
leading and training support staff.
SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED:
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: Four (4) years of related experience. Two (2) years of
experience in leading or supervising others. Experience conducting
assessments of student information literacy. Experience with
instructional design. Knowledge of copyright and fair use in the
academic library setting. Experience with video and tutorial creation
tools and software. Experience with planning and hosting outreach
events.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: Under the Director of Library
Services, the Librarian is responsible for providing useful and helpful
support to the learning mission of the College through effective
performance in these essential areas: Providing useful and effective
assistance to patrons (students, faculty, public) to contribute to the
learning mission of the College; applying professional knowledge in
organizing, selecting and acquiring library materials to ensure their
ready accessibility and appropriateness to patrons; providing
computer-based technical support for the library; instructing and
training students and faculty in how to make effective use of library
resources; efficient lending and responsible recovery of library
materials and for the efficient exchange of materials through
interlibrary loans by performing and overseeing circulation and lending
services; and contributing to the effective management of the library by
assisting the Library Director in the Library’s management.
In
addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required
to carry out the essential duties of 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. These may involve attendance
at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes
qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full
specifications stated in the job description. The full posting is
available here.
STARTING SALARY: $67,587 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT
medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume via the NVCC Careers Portal.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will
not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not
acceptable.
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof
of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the
Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a
background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus
community. Background investigations include reference checks, a
criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial
(credit) report or driving history check. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.
