Public Services Librarian, Consumnes River College

Public Services Librarian
Full-time, Tenure-track Position Beginning on or about August 21, 2008

Application closing date: 7/17/2008
Full job ad and application procedures available: https://jobs.losrios.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1188919291268
(click Search Posistions and Select Public Services Librarian from Job Title box)

Position summary: Instructional Assignment Under the supervision of the area dean, and in collaboration with the other librarians, the Public Services Librarian shall:
.provide reference and information services to students and staff;
. provide library instruction in a variety of settings and formats;
. maintain up-to-date instruction materials for print and on-line library resources;
. select materials in subject areas for print, media, and digital collections;

Depending on interests and qualifications, the successful job candidate may:
. take the lead in coordinating and delivering library instruction;
. be involved in developing and coordinating information competency programs for students and faculty;
. instruct students in credit courses;
. be involved in developing and maintaining web resources; and,
. be involved in developing and coordinating services to the Outreach Centers and Distance Education.

These assignments may be reallocated periodically. Evening and/or weekend hours may be part of the assignment. In addition, the Public Services Librarian shall serve on area, college, and district committees and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

General responsibilities
The faculty member shall also be responsible for the following: library and/or teaching assignments under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular specialty field; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with curriculum and articulation studies; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Minimum qualifications:
1. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science completed by August 21, 2008;
OR, hold a California Community College Instructor's Credential in Library Science;
OR, the equivalent.

Note: Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must provide details and explain how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degrees listed above.

2. Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Application process:
To receive full consideration applicants applying to any Los Rios Community College postings are required to submit:
1. The online LRCCD Faculty application.
2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work ** ("graduate advising documents and grade reports" will not be accepted as unofficial transcripts). NOTE" Los Rios employees are also required to submit unofficial copies of transcripts.
3. Resume
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Letter of Interest
**Note: Individuals who have completed colleges or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Salary range:
$43,976 to $72,907 annually