Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Friday, November 11, 2022
Location: Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT. **This position is not remote**
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 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 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: Master'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 which would lead to the competencies required for successful
performance of the position’s essential duties.
Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
Demonstrated ability to perform the full range of professional
librarianship with strong competencies in public services, reference,
technical services, collection development, information technology and
information literacy skills and instruction in effective use of library
resources in a higher education environment; demonstrated ability to
lead and train 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:
Experience with instructional design principles, teaching, and student
learning assessment methods. Experience creating accessible learning
materials, such as instructional videos, research guides, and
interactive tutorials. Experience in an academic setting providing
direct service to students and faculty.
Starting Salary: Anticipated
Salary; $71,008 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. For the full job posting and to apply, visit THIS LINK.
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. CSCC IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F
