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Circulation Librarian (part-time, less than 20 hours/wk)

Employer
Morton College
Location
Cicero, IL

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Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Position Details

Position Information

Job TitleCirculation Librarian (part-time, less than 20 hours/wk)Reports To and Evaluated byAssociate Dean-Learning Resource CenterRequired Qualifications

Currently enrolled in ALA-accredited Master’s in Library Science program. Good oral/written communication skills. High energy, positive, and service-oriented. Knowledge of computers including Microsoft Suite, Innovative Interfaces online catalog and periodical databases such as Firstsearch, Ebsco, Proquest and OCLC. Knoweldge of Excel , Access databse building and query.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.

Preferred Qualifications

Spanish/English bicultural, bilingual. ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science. Library instruction experience a plus.

Job Summary

Provides reference and circulation assistance as well as Library instruction to customers.

Specific Job Duties

•Serves library patrons
•Provides reference and electronic assistance
•Helps patrons in use of online periodical databases
•Process check-in/check-out procedure
•Patron record keeping
•Collection maintenance
•Responsible for library marketing and social media engagement
•May require evenings and weekends
•Database maintenance
•Other duties as assigned

Salary RangePosting Details

Posting Detail

Posting NumberP00211PUDesired Start Date01/06/2020Position End Date (if temporary)Open Date12/02/2019Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
    • Morton "careers" website
    • Internal posting
    • Monster
    • Careerbuilder
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed jobs
    • HACU
    • newspaper/trade journal
    • LinkedIn
  2. * What is the highest degree completed?
    • H.S. Diploma
    • Associates
    • Bachelors
    • Masters
    • PhD
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Transcripts
  3. Letters of Recommendation
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Other

Organization

Morton College, the second oldest community college in Illinois, was founded in 1924 to meet the educational demands in the growing communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other near western suburbs which were a national hub of economic activity.

As a comprehensive community college, recognized by the Illinois Community College Board, Morton College's mission is: To enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and life long learning.

Goals:

Maximize the College's resources to support student learning.

Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning to discover new ways to help students succeed.

Develop responsive curricula and programs to serve community needs.

Encourage community families to embrace the educational opportunities Morton College provides.

Employment at Morton

Morton College has the distinction of being the second oldest comprehensive community college in Illinois. The pioneering spirit that established this learning community continues to drive Morton today as a Hispanic Serving Institution for Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons, McCook, Stickney and other communities.

Morton College is located in Cicero, a western border suburb of Chicago, only eight miles from the heart of the business and cultural center of this great midwestern city. Chicago offers a complete array of entertainment venues, including six major professional sports teams plus the beautiful Lake Michigan recreational area.

As an institution of higher education, Morton College is committed to the development of its employees and encourages them to participate in life-long learning activities.

Morton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or physical handicap in its educational, admissions, or employment practices.

Company info
Website
Telephone
708-656-8000
Location
3801 S. Central Ave
Cicero
IL
60804
US

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