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Electronic Services Librarian, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA

Posted December 12, 2015

SALARY:  $60,243.00 – $85,157.00 Annually

OPENING DATE:  12/07/15

CLOSING DATE:  02/24/16 05:00 PM

FILING DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

It is the candidate’s responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials are submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the priority filing deadline to be given priority consideration.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $60,243-$85,157  (2015/16 Faculty Salary Schedule); teaching experience, other related professional experience, and academic degrees determine salary placement on a schedule that is competitive with other California Community Colleges

Fringe benefits: The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents

Housing Assistance: Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).

GENERAL  DESCRIPTION

Santa Rosa Junior College is seeking an individual with demonstrated instructional skills to join an outstanding team of faculty and instructional administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly, our students. This is a full-time, regular contract faculty librarian position in the Learning Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College beginning Fall Semester, August 2016. Appointments are contingent upon funding and Board approval.

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM  DESCRIPTION

The Library and Information Resources department at Santa Rosa Junior College provides a diverse array of instructional support services district-wide. There are two library facilities: Doyle Library at the Santa Rosa campus and Mahoney Library at the Petaluma campus. Instructional collections include over 200,000 books and e-books, 45 electronic databases and a discovery search interface. All holdings, print or electronic, are accessible online. The department’s instructional program emphasizes instruction in the areas of information competency and effective research methods. There are over 1,000 students enrolled per semester, and faculty librarians teach all class sections.

POSITION  DESCRIPTION

Provides leadership, vision, and quality control for management of library database and discovery resources, URL resolvers, and other evolving tools. Manages library web platforms (such as LibGuides CMS) used for development of online instructional tools and services, gathers, interprets and curates library analytics,  serves as liaison with library resource and service vendors, manages authentication systems, and assists with the development of interactive online instructional resources. Directs the work of support staff. This position also participates in a full range of professional duties such as: providing instruction through a variety of modalities including face-to-face, online, reference, course integrated instructional sessions, stand-alone workshops, and credit courses; developing instructional materials using traditional and emerging media; serving as a collection development liaison with instructional departments in assigned subject areas; participate in the management of digital resources and services; working collaboratively with a diverse range of individuals; and performing additional duties as assigned,  including possible night and weekend service.

SRJC offers courses at two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, as well as multiple satellite locations within the district, including on-line. While this assignment is for the Santa Rosa campus, please note the district reserves the right of assignment to any location, and that assignments could involve any combination of day or evening classes with weekly office hours being mandatory. Instructors assume responsibility for maintaining currency in the field, for updating existing courses and developing new curricula (including courses that serve community needs, such as short, non-credit, or online courses), assisting in the assessment of student learning outcomes, participating in department activities and other college service such as committee work, managing laboratories, and participating in community outreach on behalf of the college.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution; OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Credential in Library Science.

Preferred:

  • Detailed understanding of current models, practices and tools used by academic libraries for online information discovery such as discovery layers, online databases, link resolvers, and search services. Proven ability to initiate, plan and implement projects, with experience configuring, managing and troubleshooting online resources and tools
  • Familiarity with EZ Proxy or other library authentication systems Familiarity with library CMS platforms, such as LibGuides
  • Familiarity with current e-resource standards and protocols such as COUNTER
  • Experience developing online learning tools, such as tutorials, apps, and videos for information literacy instruction
  • Understanding of web development and graphic design desired but not essential.
  • Recent experience supervising paraprofessional staff including the establishment of goals, workflows, priorities, policies, procedures, and support ensuring that processes are efficient and projects are completed in a timely manner.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and to solve problems creatively and flexibly in a complex and dynamic environment. Proven ability to initiate, plan and implement projects and services.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and leadership experience. Experience in providing service at an academic library Reference Desk.
  • Experience in providing instruction via workshops or courses in Information Literacy.
  • If offered, experience and/or willingness to teach on-line.
  • Requires a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

APPLICATION  PROCEDURES

In order to be given priority consideration for this recruitment, applicants must submit the following documents by the filing deadline:

  • A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note that contact information is required for a minimum of three references.
  • If you do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly as stated, you must complete and attach the Equivalency Application to your Employment Application. If applicable, Equivalency Application is available  at http://www.santarosa.edu/hr/forms-linked/Application%20Materials/FacEquivApp.pdf.
  • A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the requirements and are qualified to perform the duties as listed in the “Position Description” section of this announcement.
  • Current Resume.
  • Copies of transcripts of all college level course work.  Unofficial copies (both sides) are acceptable, but official transcripts must be submitted prior to hiring. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicants must provide a formal evaluation of their foreign degree(s) at the time of application. Contact the Human Resources Department for more information.
  • If applicable, copy of fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor’s Credential (both sides).

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Following the priority filing deadline, applications which are complete for screening will be reviewed by a screening committee. Approximately 2-3 weeks later, Human Resources will notify you whether or not you have been selected for interview. Those applicants most suitably qualified for the position/pool will be invited to interview with a Screening Committee. The Screening Committee may include representatives from the Faculty, the Administration, the Classified Staff, the Associated Students, and the Board of Trustees.

If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

CAMPUS DESCRIPTIONS (click here)

STRATEGIC PLANNING (click here)

Our vision, mission statement, and values can be viewed at:

www.santarosa.edu/polman/1mission/1.1.pdf

MORE ABOUT SRJC HUMAN RESOURCES

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1988 Armory Drive

MAILING ADDRESS: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

PHONE: (707) 527-4954

FAX: (707) 527-4967

EMAIL:  [email protected]

The office is located in the Button Building on the college campus and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All documents included in your online employment application become the property of the District. Your employment application for this opening will not automatically be considered for future. 

Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure) 

Sonoma County Junior College District’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Sonoma County Junior College District; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can read or obtain a full copy of this report by going to http://www.santarosa.edu/police. Paper copies of the full report are available upon request by contacting Police Department Records at (707) 527-4963 or by coming to the Sonoma County Junior College District Police Department located at 2032 Armory Drive, Pedroncelli Center, Santa Rosa Campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

SRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.

The Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and  activities–including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics–and application for District employment.

The Sonoma County Junior College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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