Librarian (PT)
- Employer
- Waubonsee Community College
- Location
- Sugar Grove, IL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Librarian (PT)
Varies between campuses
Part-time Support Staff
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.
The part-time Librarian will enthusiastically providehigh quality services to enrich our campus community and demonstrate acommitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. This positionreports to Director of Library Services.
Responsibilities
Provide in-person and online reference services to students, faculty, staff and community members
Conduct information literacy instructions in a variety of modalities
Create and maintain online instructional resources
Participate in print and electronic collection development responsibilities
Provide basic technology assistance to library users and work collaboratively with other librarians and library staff in the use of library hardware and software applications, including contributing content to the library website.
Perform other duties and complete projects as assigned by the Director of Library Services
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution required.
One year of library experience required.
Demonstrated ability in using a variety of formats to provide reference services to a diverse population of learners.
Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
Understanding of and commitment to the service role of the library in a learner-centered environment.
Preferred:
Library instruction experience, especially in an academic setting.
Demonstrate a knowledge of identifying and utilizing Open Educational Resources.
Experience with LibGuides or other content resources.
Experience using video creation software.
Familiarity with learning management systems.
Please attach the following documents when applying:
- Cover Letter-Yes
- Resume-Yes
- References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
- Transcripts-Yes
Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range: 26.90 - 26.90 (starting pay reflected)
Compensation Type: Hourly
Work Schedule: Varies Position will need flexibility and be team-oriented to help cover shifts for colleagues.
Work Hours: 25 max.
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 11/12/2021
Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at the time of application.
EOE, including disability and veteran
Organization
Working at Waubonsee Community College
Waubonsee is not your average community college — and that’s how we like it.
We take pride in exceeding expectations, offering a top education to all students willing to work hard for their dreams. Waubonsee has top-ranked academic programs, a dynamic student population, a breadth of services and resources, and a growing campus network — all of which mean a richer college experience for you.
Mission Statement
Waubonsee Community College is a public, comprehensive community college that was organized in 1966, as mandated by the Illinois Community College Act, to provide education and training services for individuals in portions of Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties of District 516. The philosophy of Waubonsee Community College is based on the premise that education is the cornerstone of a literate, democratic society; that learning is a lifelong process; and that the pursuit of knowledge must be supported by institutional policies that demonstrate the values of accessibility, service, value, quality and innovation.
Vision
Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge, sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning. We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we help design, and the futures we help create.
Values
- Accessibility — We remove barriers to learning formed by time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all who can benefit.
- Service — We view the world from the perspective of those we serve — anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection with each individual every time they meet us.
- Value — We focus every resource directly on the search for learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.
- Quality — We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,” seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of those we serve.
- Innovation — We are actively engaged on the frontiers of education, continuously improving the learning environment for our students and communities.
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