Hello librarians looking for a side-gig!

(Note: if you applied for the Library Director job, don't fret as the wheels of Administration-in-Academia are plodding along as usual and the search committee hasn't been fully formed yet, so no news is normal.)

If you are not looking to be a library director (fair, because neither am I), you may want to consider coming to HFC and being my co-worker. I promise the hiring process for an Adjunct Librarian will be much faster!

What do we need?

We are hiring an Faculty Adjunct Librarian for this coming Fall term. (See HR post below). The contracts go semester by semester. This semester we are looking for someone for 2 afternoons into early evenings a week. (Time and dates are a little bit in the air, depending on the future adjunct's availability and the library's needs.) But it will probably be in the 10-ish hours a week range. The semester runs from Aug 20 - Dec 10. We will most likely still need and want the person to work future semesters, but as it goes semester contract by semester contract, I can't really tell you if Winter semester would be 2, 3, or 4 nights a week availability.

What's the job?

So glad you asked. It is the Evening Reference Librarian slot. You would be on the Reference Desk for your shift and also running the virtual chat. Occasionally, there may be an evening class that needs librarian instruction, and so you would be up to bat. Don't worry, we will make sure you have a lesson plan, etc. for your class. You will be closing the library with someone from Circ and usually a student work or two. When it isn't busy on the desk, you may be asked to do some special projects, look for books to order, make a LibGuide, or anything else a new library director thinks of, once we hire one.

What's the pay like?

For a new Adjunct at HFC in the non-classroom category, starting salary is $40.11/hour. Adjuncts get paid once a month during the term. And they get one PTO day a term. The union's contract can be found on the HR website, though they will be going into contract negotiations soon so they might have a new contract in place by the time fall starts.

If you have any questions about the job or HFC or anything, feel free to email me.

Tessa Betts

User Experience Librarian

Henry Ford College

HR Job Description

Henry Ford College (MI)

Adjunct Faculty - Reference and Instruction

SALARY

$40.11 Hourly

LOCATION

Dearborn, MI, MI

JOB TYPE

Adjunct Faculty

JOB NUMBER

202200158

DIVISION

Library

DEPARTMENT

Library

OPENING DATE

10/04/2022

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Adjunct Librarian - Reference and Instruction.

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. In addition to reference and instruction, there are opportunities to work on projects in specialized areas such as archives, Collection Development/Management and electronic Resources/Systems. Flexibility to positively participate in a rapidly changing environment is essential to success within this position. This position holds Adjunct Faculty status.

Core Competencies and Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-Accredited Program.
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 and Responsibilities including but not limited to

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.