Reference Librarian

Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Reference 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**

Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College.
Asnuntuck -170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Capital -950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103-
Gateway -20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Housatonic - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Manchester - Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Middlesex - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Naugatuck Valley - Waterbury and Danbury Campuses
Northwestern -Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Norwalk - 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Quinebaug Valley -742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239
Three Rivers - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
Tunxis -271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT 06032

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 Reference Librarian interacts extensively with students, faculty and members of the public as well as the other staff members of the library. These relationships emphasize the public service nature of the library and, therefore, demand of the Reference Librarian a high degree of courtesy, cooperation and genuine interest in assisting others in the pursuit of learning and information literacy. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with academic and student services departments to contribute to attracting and retaining students.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the Reference Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, staff and citizens of the communities served by the College. The Reference Librarian’s main function encompasses a broad-spectrum including reference services via in-person, phone, and online chat; collection development; assisting in interlibrary loan; circulation management; troubleshooting basic IT questions; and individualized instruction with library resources.

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.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. 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.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in in Library Science with one (1) or more years of relevant experience working in a Library.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Knowledge of library services
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with current trends in librarianship.
• Experience with arranging archival materials.

Salary:

$44.89 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

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. 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

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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