Librarian

Connecticut State Community College•Waterbury, CT

1d•$74,604 - $79,609•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science with one (1) or more years of related experience including up to two (2) 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.
Demonstrated ability to perform the full range of professional librarianship with strong competencies in public services, reference, technical services, collection development, information technology.
Information literacy skills and instruction in effective use of library resources in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead and train support staff.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supporting the adoption, creation, and/or integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) in an academic setting
Experience with assessing information literacy instruction using established frameworks and pedagogical methods
Demonstrated experience supporting library programming and engaging in outreach activities

Responsibilities

Public and Reference Services
Technical Services
Information Technology
Instruction
Circulation Management
Staff Supervision
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 which may occur during evenings and weekends.