Librarian (Adjunct/Part-Time)

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Librarian (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $62.59 - $80.00 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 32 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Reference/Information Referral Perform daily operations of the Reference Department, including desk coverage, statistical tracking, in-person and online reference services; and user studies; Provide consultation to users regarding the availability of intra-and interlibrary loan services; Share evening/weekend reference desk duty,as necessary; Assume leadership role in LRC; Liaison with instructional faculty; Assist in the design and development of services; Assist library users in the use of library technologies, including use of Microsoft Office, LibCal Reservation system, printing services and wireless network, etc . Collection Development/Maintenance Coordinate the selection and organization of appropriate research materials to support a diverse, interdisciplinary reference and general collection in assigned selection areas; Oversee the organization, maintenance, and appropriateness of library holdings, ensuring that collections adequately support varying modes of instruction, learning styles, and curricular trends; Assume a leadership role in the management of subscriptions (i.e., approval plans, standing orders, vendor contracts, acquisition processes, etc.); Assist with the development of collection goals, policies and programs; analyze appropriate trade and professional publications for selection purposes; Assist with formulating and maintaining tracking systems for planning and development purposes. Collaborate with other District librarians and instructional faculty in the development of collection goals, policies and programs; Participate in investigation and costing of LRC equipment needs and selection of print and non-print materials; Instruction Coordinate the development and delivery of general and specialized library instruction sessions; Prepare course-related modules to support research needs of students; Develop online library guides, tutorials,handouts, and other research aids for Library users; Maintain current awareness of new sources and how to integrate them into research processes; Prepare lecture and lesson plans for both customized and generalized subject presentations; Design assessment tools to maximize instructional effectiveness; Create activities/exercises designed to assist students in skill and knowledge development; Orient library users to the use of the library and LRC facilities as well as resources and research methodology; Design and deliver structured presentations related to the use of electronic technologies, the development of search strategies, and the basic and advanced elements of the research process. User Services/Liaison Provide system and service support in all general circulation activities including interlibrary loans and reserves; Develop, promote and coordinate support for the service mission of the LRC; Assist with review and assessment of public service functions and with achieving appropriate staff training levels; Provide training of staff to assess user needs and interests; provide guidance to staff regarding operational processes and procedures; Assist at circulation desk, as necessary; collaborate with staff in the areas of problem resolution and the assessment of user needs and interests; Maintain currency regarding trends and developments as they relate to the delivery and function of effective circulation services Professional Development Monitor current literature, listservs and other professional publications for professional development as well as acquisition purposes; Attend and report on appropriate meetings, conferences, sessions and training workshops related to library developments and trends; Develop and maintain collegial contacts both inside and outside of the campus structure. Training/Program Development Develop individualized training workshops for staff designed to met various learning styles, skill levels, and prior knowledge levels; Design and present staff workshops regarding systems, programming and services; provide staff orientations related to service techniques and user consultation; Develop, construct materials for, and seek alternative funding sources (e.g., grant proposals, entrepreneurial enterprises, etc.); Research and compile reports related to present and future Library/ LRC goals, including needs assessment, user surveys, service questionnaires, and unit planning guides. Shared Governance Activities Attend and participate in library/LRC meetings, periodic divisional and campus meetings and activities, including collaborative activities, as feasible and appropriate; respond in writing for requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc); Represent LRC by serving on campus-wide committees; Serve on employee selection committees, as requested; Serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; a

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