Learning Services Librarian – Warwick Campus – Visiting Lecturer, (Warwick, RI)
Posted July 11, 2024
Position Title: Librarian – Visiting Lecturer
Department: Library
Position Category: Temporary/Full-time
About CCRI
The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike. We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth. Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding
Job Summary
As a full partner in the educational experience, the CCRI Library provides materials, resources, and services which support the curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and encourage independent and lifelong learning.
The Library fosters information literacy and critical thinking skills, collaborative learning, and intellectual development. The Library offers a welcoming environment and a commitment to support the diverse cultural and intellectual interests of both the college and the local communities. The Learning Services Librarian at the Warwick campus is responsible for coordinating reference and instruction services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedule weekly reference desk coverage for librarians at the Warwick Campus.
- Assist patrons in person, online, and via telephone providing reference services.
- Instruct library patrons in the use of the online catalog, periodical databases, other library resources, and the Internet.
- Answer phone/on-line chat reference service.
- Provide research assistance on an appointment basis.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the reference collection and on-line services.
- Coordinate library instruction sessions at the Warwick Campus.
- Conduct outreach to faculty about library instruction services.
- Plan and conduct library instruction sessions.
- Prepare and update library guides and materials.
- Assess and Record instruction session data for statistics.
- Record reference transaction data.
Minimum Requirements
- MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program, required
- Academic library reference experience, required.
- Experience providing library instruction, required.
- Experience with web-based resources and electronic databases, required.
Competencies
- Experience with OCLC WMS preferred.
- Experience with SpringShare products (LibChat, LibInsights, LibCal, etc.), preferred.
- Ability to foster connections and collaborate with faculty and staff across the college.
Reports To
Library Department Chair
Campus Location
Warwick Campus
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Work Schedule
Calendar – Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
Benefits
Salary/Hourly Rate
Additional Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Licenses, Tools and Equipment
Environmental Conditions
This position is not exposed substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Desired Start Date
ASAP
Position End Date
January 1, 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants
Please go to the following for more information and to apply: https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/5237
To apply for this position:
- Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
- If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.
- Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
- Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.
EEO* Statement*
CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination, including
harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, martial status, or status as a protected veteran.
Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at
[email protected] The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime
data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter/ Letter of Application