P/T Reference Librarian, Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable MA
Posted April 7, 2014
P/T Reference Librarian
Category: Staff Positions
Department: Library/Learning Resources
Locations: West Barnstable, MA
Posted: Apr 03, ’14
Type: Part-time
About Cape Cod Community College:
Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College are striving for personal excellence, and are finding it, day after day. Graduates of the College can be found in all levels of private business, the professions, and public service, and they excel at what they do.
For students seeking to lay a foundation for further study, there is no better place to begin than at Cape Cod Community College. In today’s highly competitive market place, the well prepared transfer student is the most aggressively recruited person in higher education. For many Cape Cod Community College graduates, that Associate Degree opens the door to institutions that were just not an option after high school. And, when you consider the savings in the overall cost of a four-year degree at either a public or a private university, starting at Cape Cod Community College becomes an incredible bargain that blends quality with unmatched value.
The students’ education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value the contributions of a diverse population, welcome open inquiry, and promote mutual respect. The College offers a strong educational foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our liberal arts, sciences, and career programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability. We honor our past, celebrate our present and imagine our future.
Job Description:
The part-time Reference Librarian provides general reference assistance in a busy library that includes a computer lab. Assistance is provided to library users in person, over the telephone or via email. The part time reference librarian may provide information skills instruction to selected classes and participate in collection development. The position requires week day and evening hours.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Staffs the Library Reference Desk and provides general reference assistance and instruction to students, faculty and staff as well as community patrons using print, multimedia and digital resources.
Provides assistance to users on basic computer skills.
Provides information and referral to additional resources on the CCCC campus.
Participates in collection development.
Participates in assessment of library services and library staff meetings.
Keeps current in library trends and information literacy, attends professional development workshops, and works with librarians at consortia meetings.
Performs related duties as needed.
Requirements:
MLS degree from an ALA accredited library school.
Library reference experience.
Broad understanding of academic subjects and domains.
Excellent working knowledge of print and online academic information resources, library networks, including online catalogs and online databases.
Excellent technology skills, including facility with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work successfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff in a busy, multicultural environment.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: $25.50/hour MCCC Unit position; part-time, only when classes are in session and not to exceed 18 hours/week.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 24, 2014; due to immediate need applications will be considered upon receipt.
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Victor Santos, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504 at (508) 362-2131 x4307 or [email protected]
Application Instructions:
**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**
Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be asked to submit a cover letter specifically addressing the minimum qualifications, and a resume.