Librarian 1 (Reference & Instruction), Hartness Library, Vermont Tech & CCV, Randolph Center VT
Posted May 13, 2014
Position: Librarian 1 (Reference & Instruction)
Limited, Full-time ( ending 12/31/14), Exempt, VSC Grade 11
VSC-UP PAT Bargaining Unit
Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 2 pm – 10 pm
(Flexibility with schedule is required during final exam weeks/ hours would be 4 pm – 12 am)
Compensation: Within the VSC Grade 11 salary range plus VSC-UP PAT benefits package.
Location: Randolph Center campus
Responsibilities: Working with a team of librarians to provide the reference and instruction services to students and faculty at Vermont Technical College and the Community College of Vermont. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide general reference service during evening hours.
- Assist users at Vermont Technical College and the Community College of Vermont in finding information through use of the Library Catalog, databases, and other resources.
- Provide information literacy instruction to classes and groups as scheduled.
- Assist with the virtual reference chat service.
- Create instructional guides through use of LibGuides.
- Assist with special projects as needed, such as working with the college archives.
- Some travel required to provide instruction to Vermont Technical College nursing students.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program (or nearing completion of Master’s degree in Library Science), plus one year of relevant experience, including some academic reference and instruction experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Broad base of knowledge and skills related to college library technologies.
- Good planning, organizational & administrative skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with library patrons and staff, including good interviewing, teaching, advising, and public speaking skills.
- VT valid driver’s license is required.
Starting Date: ASAP – December 31, 2014
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until May 27, 2014.
To Apply: Send a completed VTC employment application, resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. The employment application is available on the Vermont Tech website at: www.vtc.edu/employment. Final offer of employment is subject to a fingerprint supported criminal background check.
Vermont Tech strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. Vermont Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Vermont State Colleges system. In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.