Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian at Middlesex College

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

47.24

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Literacy Instruction, Collaboration, Reference Services, Circulation Services, Technology Proficiency, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Microsoft Office

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Details: The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian positions. (Up to 17 hours per week). These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year. Location: Multiple Campuses **This position is not remote** For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College. Asuntuck-170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT Capital-950 Main Street, Hartford, CT Gateway-20 Church Street, New Haven, CT Housatonic-900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT Manchester-Great Path, Manchester, CT Middlesex-100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT Naugatuck Valley-Waterbury and Danbury Campuses Northwestern-Park Pl, Winsted, CT Norwalk-188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT Quinebaug Valley-42 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT Three Rivers- 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT Tunxis-271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates. CT State Community College Vision: CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community College Equity Statement: The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date: Continuous open recruitment Application Deadline: Filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific college needs. Applications will stay active for 1 year. Position Summary: The Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian supporting the services needed to maintain instructional guides, tutorials, print and database resources in the library. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the Director of Library Services or other Administrator, the incumbent is accountable for supporting the services needed to maintain instructional guides, tutorials, print and database resources in the library through effective performance in these essential duties: Provide classroom and online information literacy instruction Staff the reference desk and online reference chat Create online research guides, instructional videos, tutorials, and/or other digital learning objects and instructional support materials Assist in aligning library’s collection development to college courses and initiatives This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Candidate may perform some or all of the job functions. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in in Library Science or Library Information Systems from an American Library Association accredited institution at the time employment begins. Successful Candidate must have or must possess: Experience in information literacy instruction. Experience collaborating with faculty. Experience with reference and circulation services. Experience using job related technology. Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. 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.) Salary: $47.24 hourly. Application Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to field phone/email inquiries and confirm receipt of completed applications. You will receive an automated email confirming that your application was submitted successfully. For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs Background Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or [email protected]. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Responsibilities

The Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian is responsible for maintaining instructional guides, tutorials, and library resources. Duties include providing information literacy instruction and creating digital learning materials.