Thursday, April 14, 2022

Librarian - Northwestern Connecticut Community College

     Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
     Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
     Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday, May 13, 2022.
     Location: Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098. **This position is not remote**
     Anticipated Start Date: Spring 2022
     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.
     These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference services; online, original, and copy cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as online 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 a 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: Masters's degree in Library Science 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 would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
     Successful Candidate must have or must possess: Ability to perform the full range of professional librarianship with strong competencies in public services. Information technology and information literacy skills and instruction in the effective use of library resources in a higher education environment; demonstrated ability to lead and train support staff. Experience in collection development.
     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: Experience in an academic setting providing direct service to students, faculty, and community members. Experience training and supervising student workers. Experience with instructional design, student learning, and assessment using multiple modalities and pedagogical approaches. Experience with tutorial creation tools and software such as LibAnswers, LibGuides, and LibWizard.
     Starting Salary: $67,587 approximate annual* plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary Range for this level is $67,587-$122,795. (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range).
     We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
     Application Instructions: 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.
     VIEW THE FULL JOB POSTING AND APPLY ONLINE HERE.
     CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F