Reference and Instruction Librarian, Part-Time

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Part-Time

 

Cayuga Community College

 

About Cayuga Community College:

 

Cayuga Community College, a unit of the State University of New York with locations in the cities of Auburn and Fulton, is a two-year community college sponsored by Cayuga County. Committed to being the community college for both Cayuga and Oswego counties, the College offers transfer and career-oriented curricula on a degree and certificate basis through day, evening, online, and summer sessions. For groups such as high school students, government agencies, retirees, and industrial, business and professional personnel, the College also offers credit and credit-free specialized instruction according to need and interest.

 

Job Description:

 

DEPARTMENT: Library

 

APPOINTMENT: Part time (Adjunct Faculty)

 

REPORTS TO: Library Director

 

• Provide reference and research services to library patrons, in person and online, using traditional library resources along with current and emerging technologies.
• Participate in the design, creation, and implementation of user-oriented services, including printed and web-based instructional resources, such as research guides, tutorials, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with library faculty and classroom faculty to integrate library services and resources into student learning in all forms of instruction and through a variety of delivery modes.
• Assist with formal and informal information literacy instruction in person and online.
• Promote awareness and use of library resources and services through social media and other means of outreach to users.
• Participate in collection development efforts, including the selection and withdrawal of materials in assigned areas.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the assessment function of the library.
• Assist library patrons and staff with the use of various computer hardware and software applications.
• Assist with the cataloging and weeding of library materials.
• Prepare periodic and special reports as required.
• Assist with formal and informal information literacy instruction in person and online.
• Perform other duties as required to support the overall operation of the library.

 

Requirements:

 

REQUIRED:

 

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program
• A broad background in the liberal arts
• Library experience in public services, reference services, and digital resources
• Working knowledge of current trends in educational technologies especially as they apply to academic libraries

 

PREFERRED:

 

• Experience in a community college library
• Experience with integrated library systems

 

Additional Information:

 

Part-time positions are not benefit eligible.

 

Up to 27.5 hours per week.

 

Application Instructions:

 

To be considered for this position, please submit resume and cover letter at the time of application.

 

Three professional references are required, at least one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be notified prior to references being contacted.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Cayuga Community College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6258990