Part-time Librarian
- Employer
- Johnson County Community College
- Location
- Overland Park Main Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Job no: 495057
Work type: Part-time Temporary
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support, Student Services
Position, Department: Part-time Librarian, Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Tues. & Wed. 4:30pm-9:00pm, Bi-monthly Sun. 1:00pm-5:00pm
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 19.97-24.96 *Actual pay depends on qualifications
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Benefits Category: Partial benefits
Position Summary: Responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs. Provide Reference Service helping patrons to identify, access, and interpret information. Reference Service is provided in person, e-mail, chat, and by appointment. Instruct students in library resources and information literacy in a classroom setting. Works with the library team assisting in duties related to archives, interlibrary loan, collection development, digital projects, or copyright.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution• Experience with automated library systems
• Experience searching electronic databases and the Internet
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission of a comprehensive community college
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in an academic setting• Teaching or bibliographic instruction experience
• Experience using Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications
To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.
Position Details - Job duties include but are not limited to:
Reference Service – Provide reference services using a variety of mediums and sources and provide assistance with technologies used for accessing research. Performance is acceptable when:
a. Exhibits knowledge about databases, web, ebook and print collections, LibGuides, LMS, and Microsoft Office.b. Exhibits knowledge about computers, scanners, copiers and printers including PaperCut printing.c. Exhibits knowledge of Inter Library Loan service and/or ability to facilitate acquiring materials for patrons through ILL.Library Instruction – Provide library instruction to individuals and to classes. Performance is acceptable when:
a. Reference interviews are conducted via in-person, phone, text, chat, and email.b. Collaboration with professors is conducted to provide library-centered instruction.Library Teamwork – Provide reference desk coverage both independently and in cooperation with other library staff. Performance is acceptable when:
a. Shows ability to work independently.b. Shows ability to work with colleagues to provide excellent public service.Statistics and Records – Keep reference and library instruction statistics. Performance is acceptable when:
a. Reference statistics are recorded and managed in LibAnswers.b. Classes are scheduled in LibCal for library instruction.Collection Development – Acquire and build organized collections. Performance is acceptable when:
a. Creditable, diverse materials and information in print, non-print, and electronic resources are identified and requested to be acquired.b. Materials acquired support the college curriculum, all college programs, and contribute to student learning and problem solving.*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Diversity Statement: Here at Johnson County Community College, we seek to inspire positive change for our students, faculty, and staff through promoting growth and development of all individuals. We aim to create a sense of belonging, accepting all values, life experiences, and perspectives on our campus. We are seeking individuals who will bring their true, authentic selves to JCCC so we can broaden perspectives with innovative ideas, interests, and passions, while fostering and promoting our diversity commitments to our community. We believe that engaging all of our unique employees is the key to students’ success. You belong here.
About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. JCCC provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.
Advertised: 29 Sep 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2022 Central Daylight Time
Organization
Working at Johnson County Community College
With more than 34,000 students enrolled in credit and continuing education classes each semester, Johnson County Community College is the state's third largest institution of higher education and the largest of its 19 community colleges.
JCCC offers a full range of undergraduate credit courses that form the first two years of most college curricula. The college has more than 100 transfer agreements with area colleges and universities that ensure admittance to specific programs such as business, engineering and education. JCCC students are able to begin their first two years of a four-year degree program here and complete that degree on schedule.
In addition, more than 50 one- and two-year career and certificate programs prepare students to enter the job market in high-employment fields. The college maintains extensive student support services such as computer labs, math labs, a writing center and a learning center.
JCCC’s continuing education program is the largest, most comprehensive in the Kansas City area. Through the Center for Business and Technology, participants can take courses in management and computer application or seminars and workshops that lead to professional certification and licensure. Personal enrichment classes, on topics ranging from gardening to money management, are also offered, while nationally and internationally performing and visual artists appear in the performance spaces and Gallery of Art in JCCC’s Carlsen Center.
The campus, centrally located in the county on 234 acres, opened in 1972. There are 18 major buildings on campus. Currently under construction are the Regnier Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
JCCC’s full-time faculty and staff numbers about 875. Another 1,800 people work as adjunct faculty or part-time staff. Most faculty members have master’s degrees, and many have or are earning doctorates.
JCCC returns about $2.70 to the community for every tax dollar it collects. The college's total tangible economic impact on the community is more than $182 million annually.
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