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Position Title

Reference Librarian—Instructor/Assistant Professor

Department

Library 

Position Category 

Faculty 

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

As a full partner in the educational experience, the CCRI library provides materials, resources, and services which support the curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and encourage independent and lifelong learning. The library fosters information literacy and critical thinking skills, collaborative learning, and intellectual development. The library offers a welcoming environment and a commitment to support the diverse cultural and intellectual interests of both the college and the local communities.

The librarian at the Newport Campus is responsible for the development, management, and oversight of the campus library including all reference, instruction, collection development, and circulation functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Reference:

• Assist patrons in person, online, and via telephone reference services
  
• Instruct library patrons in the use of the library catalog, periodical and other electronic databases, the Internet and other library resources
• Provide individual research assistance on an appointment basis

Faculty/Student Support:

• Assist faculty in creating pertinent and meaningful library assignments for students
  
• Serve as liaison to academic areas, solicits faculty recommendations for additions to the collection and works with the Coordinators of Collection Development to enhance the collection
• Coordinate campus library instruction program, includes the management of instruction session schedule, organization of materials, preparation of handouts/guides 
  
• Develop and conduct library instruction sessions

Technical Knowledge/Expertise:

• Prepare and update library handouts/guides and assist with the on-going design of the library web site
  
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the collection, electronic resources, and other research sources 
  
• Select materials to support the college curriculum, enhance teaching and learning, and encourage independent and lifelong learning
  
• Provide statistical and other reports for areas of responsibility
  
• Supervise library stack maintenance and collection inventory projects
  
• Oversight and maintenance of the automated circulation system
  
• Evaluate the collection, filling gaps and removing/replacing outdated materials
  
• Maintenance of the serials collection
  
• Oversight of the reserves collection

Departmental Support:

• Participate in short- and long-range planning for the Department, including new and expanded services, collections, equipment and facilities, operational/budget planning
  
• Participate in College/consortium governance
  
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Participate in departmental, institutional, and consortium committees
  
• Oversight of intra-network lending

Management:

• Hire, train, schedule and supervise library staff and adjunct librarians
  
• Manage and implement policies and procedures for library functions at the Newport Campus
  
• Supervise access services staff and student workers

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA- accredited institution, required.
  
• Professional academic library reference experience and management or supervisory experience, required. 
  
• Reference and instruction experience in an academic library, required.
  
• Experience with electronic resources, required.
  
• Experience with standard LIS system, required. (OCLC WMS preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, required.

Competencies

The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  
• Will use a collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
  
• Will have a demonstrated understanding of the community college mission, a strong commitment to customer service and support of a learning-centered philosophy

Reports To

Reference Librarian/Department Chair

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Newport County Campus

Work Schedule 

Calendar

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

12 Month Calendar Position

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time

Permanent/Limited Position

Permanent

Benefits

Yes

Name of Bargaining Unit Union

CCRIFA

Pay Grade

N/A

Environmental Conditions

• This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Desired Start Date

ASAP

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

12/26/2019

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

01/17/2020

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 01/17/2020, 11:59 PM (EST). Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

To apply for this position:

Complete CCRI’s online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Attachments are uploaded in the “Your Documents” tab and then attached on the final page of the application.

Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here: https://ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/ASR-Final-92019.pdf

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA- accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have professional academic library reference experience AND management/supervisory experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   • (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

From its modest beginning with 325 students in 1964, to its present enrollment of almost 18,000 students, the Community College of Rhode Island has grown to meet the goals of its founders. For 45 years, the College's challenge has been to provide academic transfer programs, career oriented training and student support services of the highest caliber. The Community College of Rhode Island offers programs in academic and vocational-technical areas as well as a full complement of programs and services for full and part-time students, for recent high school graduates and for older, adult learners. The student body at the Community College of Rhode Island enjoys considerable diversity in ages, cultures and experiences. Many graduating students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Others complete career-oriented programs which can lead to immediate employment in technical fields. CCRI's faculty totals approximately 300 full-time members. The Community College of Rhode Island grants the Associate in Arts (A.A.), the Associate in Science (A.S.), the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), the Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies (A.A.S.-T.S.) and the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degrees. Several one-year certificates are also awarded. CCRI opens its facilities for public use, sponsors programs on issues of public concern, and offers workshops and seminars for small businesses, for government agencies and for individuals seeking to improve their skills or enhance their lives. In every sense, CCRI strives to be Rhode Island's community college meeting the educational needs of the people of this state.

Website
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