Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Reference & Instruction Librarian
Department: Library
Location: Main Campus
Employment Type: Adjunct/Part time
Bargaining Unit: AFO
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation Range: $ 31.89 - 31.89/hr
Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 7:30am to 11:30am and 2:30pm to 8:30pm. Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Henry Ford College (HFC) is a comprehensive public college located in Dearborn, Michigan that serves 19,042 students annually. Founded in 1938, it continues to be dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly changing world and workplace by offering more than 120 associate degrees, career and university transfer programs and a Bachelor Degree in Science in Culinary & Hospitality Studies.
Henry Ford College is committed to equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of a person’s age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, height, weight, national origin, disability, perceived disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law in all College programs, services, activities, employment and advancement, including without limitation educational admissions practices, and access to, equitable treatment or employment compensation and benefits as required by state and federal laws. To learn more, please visit HFC's Welcoming College page at https://www.hfcc.edu/about/welcoming-college
Henry Ford College offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive benefits for full-time faculty, administrative, and staff positions. Please see collective bargaining agreements for details at https://www.hfcc.edu/human-resources.
Reference & Instruction Adjunct Librarian
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Reference & Instruction Adjunct Librarian provides services including consultation, information literacy instruction, and reference support through a variety of virtual and face-to-face modalities. This Librarian partners in developing, providing, and assessing excellence and currency in services through cross-library and cross-campus collaborations, active participation in library programming and instruction, and continuous professional development. Additional duties relating to Archives, Collection Development/Acquisition, Digital Resources/Systems Management, and other specialized areas may be assigned. Flexibility to positively participate in a rapidly changing environment is essential to success within this position. This position holds Adjunct Faculty status.
EDUCATION
This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-Accredited Program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
· At least two years User Experience and/or Reference experience in an academic library setting is preferred. We will consider experience received during graduate studies.
• Demonstrated understanding of current academic library services and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams to develop strategies for student success.
• Understanding of and interest in the diversity of the student population within a community college and demonstrated ability to work with students, colleagues, and staff in an articulate, personable, and energetic manner.
· Position
requires ability to lift 25 lbs. (primarily books) in keeping with the
day-to-day work of a fully functioning library. Must be able to provide
services requiring frequent movement throughout the library and across
campus.
· Tools & Technology: Familiarity with database structures, library public access tools, and searching strategies essential for success. Specific knowledge of Innovative Sierra System, Proquest Intota system, essential websites, and LibGuides preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Instruction and User Experience:
· Develop
and provide quality, student-centered, reference and outreach services
including assigned library instruction and in-person research
consultation.
Access to Resources and Services:
· Participate in the creation of subject specialized LibGuides and other research tools.
· Participate in collection development and collection management activities, such as selection, weeding, and inventory.
· Develop and maintain projects that seek to broaden the avenues for access to materials including online tools, instructional materials, and outreach.
· Participate in online services delivery such as chat, online reference help, etc.
· Work collaboratively to assess the validity and usefulness of reference tools and services provided for library users.
Governance and Participation:
· Participate through input and the sharing of responsibilities in library and division committees, as able within assigned hours, on key functional areas and planning processes.
· Actively participate in the shared governance of the college through college-wide committees and workgroups, as able during assigned or other available hours.
Continuous Professional Development:
· Participate in, and share new ideas that come from, professional development activities including but not limited to conferences, serving on professional boards, visiting libraries, or pursuing other related educational opportunities.
· Serve as a welcoming, positive, professional face of the library in all aspects of work with library users, colleagues, and public supporters.
Additional Information:
For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to https://hr.hfcc.edu/ and click the "Jobs" link to apply.
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