Library Associate - Gateway Community College, New Haven
Level: Community College Professional 14, 12-month, tenure track position
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Location:
Gateway Community College, 20 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510
CT State Community College Mission:
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to
academically rigorous and innovative
education and training focused on student success. The College
supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed
decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students,
communities, and industries it serves, and awards
associates degrees and certificates.
CT State Community College Vision:
CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success,
educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business
and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while
advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and
communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement:
The CSCU system
commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying,
naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other
barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices;
and empowering students, faculty, staff,
and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice.
Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices
and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating
inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
February 2022
Position Summary: The Library
Associate performs and leads support staff in one or more library
functions in the library or learning resource center of a Community
College which provides
library services to students, faculty and citizens of the
communities served by the College. These library services may include:
circulation; acquisitions; interlibrary loans; reserves; on-line copy
cataloging; basic reference and readers’ advisory.
The
position’s role involves the beginning professional practice of
librarianship in the library’s support of the instructional and learning
mission of the College. Incumbents may provide coverage of the library
during assigned
periods.
Incumbents must possess 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:
Bachelor's degree with preference for Library Technical
Science or a subject area related to library services in the
academic field, 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
performing one or more functional areas of librarianship at a beginning
professional level of competence. Experience in training and guiding
library support staff.
Substitutions 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: Two or more years of academic library experience. Experience using
the integrated library system Ex-Libris ALMA/PRIMO.
Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Director of Library Services or other
designated administrator, the Library Associate is accountable
for providing and overseeing helpful, efficient and courteous
service to the library’s patrons to support their use of the library’s
resources through effective performance in one or more of these
essential functional areas, as assigned: Circulation,
Interlibrary Loan, Technical Services, General Public Service,
Training and Leading Staff.
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: $49,048
approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance,
retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary Range for this level is
$49,048-$89,025.
Application Instructions: View full job listing and application.
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. 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.
Prior
to extending an offer of employment, the finalists for state
employment must prove that they (1 )are fully vaccinated against
COVID-19; (2) have received the first dose and has either received a
second dose or has an appointment for the second dose
in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or Moderna
vaccines, or has received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson &
Johnson’s Janssen vaccine; or (3) have applied for an exemption from
this requirement because a physician, physician’s
assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has determined that
the administration of COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to
their health, or the finalist objects to vaccination on the basis of a
sincerely held religious or spiritual
belief. Each application for an exemption will be considered on an
individualized, case-by-case basis, and any applicant for an exemption
must provide appropriate supporting documentation if requested. Executive Order
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
disorder, 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 Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu
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ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
