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Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
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The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of
belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Delta College is seeking a Reference Librarian who is committed to the college’s philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for librarian positions understand that community colleges are positioned
to fundamentally change people’s lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in access to academic/learning resources and relationships with students, faculty, staff and the college community are
hallmarks of librarians who has been called to the profession. We are seeking a Reference Librarian who embraces the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approaches academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.
The librarian position is responsible for reference and research assistance; collection development in specified areas; information literacy instruction; digital learning materials creation; and technology initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
DIGITAL & INFORMATION LITERACY
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Provide reference assistance to assist in research, referral, and technology assistance questions in a variety of modalities
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Develop and promote library and information literacy instruction in a variety of modalities; provide and assess instruction sessions
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Create, conduct, and present workshops for faculty, staff and students
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Participate in digital learning materials creation (ie: online tutorials and guides) and support, as well as in technology initiatives
FACULTY OER SUPPORT SERVICES
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Assist faculty in locating OER books and materials
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Work with faculty to compile resources into an OER text
STUDENT SUPPORT FOR ONLINE INSTRUCTION
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Technology assistance (including OER)
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Online laboratory kits distribution and assistance
DEVELOPMENT & ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
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Share in collection development by selecting and maintaining diverse collections in books, e-books, periodicals, and databases for specified areas of library resources.
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Assist in development and management of library website and online database troubleshooting
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Collect and interpret library usage statistics
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Plan and execute library marketing and outreach efforts including digital and physical displays, signage, activities and events
STUDENT ASSISTANTS
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Assist in training and supervision of student assistants
COLLEGIALITY/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Contribute to campus belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts
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Represent Delta College with a collegial, service-oriented approach; work effectively as a team with library staff and student assistants; and as an individual show initiative in planning and executing position responsibilities
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Serve on library, organizational, and college committees
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Participate in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge of library trends and resources
Other duties as assigned; evenings and weekends may be required.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, three current names of professional references, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and professional certifications or licenses.
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