Public Access Services Librarian (Folsom Lake College)
Public Access Services Librarian (Folsom Lake College)
Full-time, Tenure-track Position
Beginning on or about August 23, 2007
The Institution
Folsom Lake College is the fourth and newest college in the Los Rios Community College District. The college and its centers, El Dorado and Rancho Cordova, are a dynamic learning community committed to academic excellence and innovation. We provide quality educational programs and services to enrich and empower students to reach their full potential as informed and productive members of the community. Our college is an educational organization that embraces change, values diversity, and focuses on creativity and personal enrichment. We also are committed to an interest-based approach to solving problems and addressing issues.
The college mission is focused on a rigorous educational program with a strong focus on student success. To this end, the college provides varied degree and certificate programs, a variety of learning opportunities and ensures a comprehensive student services program. In an attempt to meet student needs, the college provides classes in a variety of formats including semester, short term, weekend, and open entry-open exit, as well as classes offered during traditional vacation periods.
Folsom Lake College incorporates the newest technologies for classroom instruction, as well as provides opportunity for faculty to offer courses in a variety of distance education formats. The college also features an Innovation Center, which offers training for faculty and staff, as well as assistance to faculty in course development.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Dean of Instruction and Technology and with the collaboration of the other librarians, the Public Access Services Librarian shall coordinate the services of circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserves (print and electronic). The Public Access Services Librarian shall also provide reference, information and instruction services to students, faculty and staff; select materials in subject areas for print and electronic collections; maintain up-to-date instruction materials for library resources; assist in expanding and promoting services to strengthen library support of distance education students and faculty; and provide library instruction in a variety of settings and formats that may include library credit courses.
http://www.losrios.edu/hr/jobs/004016.htm
General Responsibilities
In addition, the Public Access Services Librarian shall also serve on department, college or district committees; meet with faculty, administrators and library staff on academic or professional matters; maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her profession; uphold standard of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position and assume other responsibilities as assigned. The assignment may include evening and/or weekend hours, and service at the El Dorado Center.
We Value
· Recent work experience as a public services librarian in a community college environment or equivalent.
· Experience using current technology to support student learning.
Requirements
1. Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science, library and information science completed by August 23, 2007; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Library Science; OR, the equivalent. Note: Applicants applying under “the equivalent” provision must provide details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.
2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
Salary
Entering annual salary varies from $42,150 to $69,880 depending upon units and degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and on verified experience. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads and stipends.
Benefits
The District offers medical/dental/life insurance plans to employees and eligible dependents either at no cost, or on a pro-rated basis, depending on the plan(s) selected. Disability insurance and sick leave are provided at no cost to eligible employees. Visit: www.losrios.edu/lrc/lrc_benefits.html for additional information.
How and where to apply
Application services are available between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the address below. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours.
Interested applicants must submit an application packet. The application packet must be organized in the following order and contain: (a) Los Rios Faculty Application, (b) resume/vita, (c) unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work (must include foreign transcript evaluation, if applicable), (d) two letters of recommendation, and (e) letter of interest which includes your strengths and interest in the position for which you are applying. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. We would appreciate it if you would also include the optional Confidential Demographic Survey. Send to:
Public Access Services Librarian (Position #004016)
Los Rios Community College District
1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento CA 95825-3981
Jobline (916) 568-3011; Recruitment (916) 568-3112
Website: www.losrios.edu
Note: The district may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process.
Job Offer Requirements
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.
Contingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for an interview may be eligible to apply for partial reimbursement of travel expenses.
LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WE ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM ALL GROUPS THAT REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY.
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