Instruction and Learning Commons Librarian

Colorado Mountain College•Dillon, CO

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Library Services, the Instruction & Learning Commons Librarian provides collegewide instructional and reference services in both in-person and virtual environments. The librarian designs and delivers information literacy instruction, offers research consultations, and provides responsive reference support for students, faculty, and staff. The position also coordinates and supports Learning Commons services for Summit Campus (Breckenridge & Dillon) developing programs and partnerships that connect students with academic support and wraparound services. Working collaboratively across the college and with community partners, the librarian advances student learning, equitable access to information, and student success.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science, or related degree, and three years related experience or equivalent education and experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
Professional experience in an academic setting.
Experience with learning services such as librarianship, professional tutoring, peer tutoring, and peer mentorship.
Demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm for the Library & Learning Commons model.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Proficiency in information literacy principles, teaching methodologies (library instruction), online information sources and reference and research, and interlibrary loan practices.
Exceptional organizational, writing, communication, and managerial skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, working within deadlines and budgets.
Professionally represent the college with internal and external constituents.
Identify and work with volunteers.
Maintain confidentiality.
Effectively work with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds and positions.
Demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or obtain residency within 30 days of hire and perform all work duties within the state.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide instruction sessions and reference services in face-to-face and online environments, including teaching information literacy and research skills to classes and groups.
Plan, coordinate, and promote learning services and activities to support and engage students, faculty, and staff at the assigned campus(es).
Reports dually to the Associate Dean of Library Services and designated campus vice-president or designee and supervises student employees and volunteers as assigned.
Coordinate with other college staff and faculty to ensure tutoring services and research assistance support student needs at the designated campus(es) and CMC’s Institutional Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
Promotes library services and resources, including research databases, library materials, and library learning commons events.
Support campus events, participate in collegewide committees, and contribute to college initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Pet insurance
Retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Annual & sick time
Mental health resources
Healthy lifestyle benefits
Affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability
Relocation if applicable