Librarian - Capital Community College
Level: Community College Professional level 18, 12-month, tenure track
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week
Job Posting #: CCC 21-08
PC# 00049341
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on Monday, September 06, 2021
LOCATION: Capital Community College 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06043
ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: October 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. Incumbents must
possess the proven ability to effectively work with a culturally,
linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They
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: An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or
appropriately related discipline with one (1) year of related
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: Experience with the ALMA/Primo integrated library system
and OCLC’s EZProxy. Experience in the acquisition of materials
including tracking purchases and working with vendors, Experience with
video and tutorial creation tools and software. Experience in an
academic setting providing direct service to students and faculty.
EXAMPLE OF JOB 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.
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 CCC Careers Portal at Capital-East Region Career Page: Librarian - Capital-East Region - Career Page (applytojob.com).
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.
Continuing Notice of
Nondiscrimination: CSCC 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 disability, learning disability or physical disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The
following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equal
Employment Opportunity. Ndagostino@commnet.edu
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.
