Librarian Position Announcement

[Jule' Ketcham]

Full-Time Faculty Opportunity
LIBRARIAN
Effective: 2000-2001 Academic Year
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general direction assists students, faculty, and other staff in the
effective use of learning resources including computer and multimedia
application in support of the teaching function of the college.
Duties may include the following: providing a variety of reference services;
providing orientations and bibliographic, Internet and library automation
instruction; coordinating operations for a specific service area, (e.g.
circulation, periodicals, collection development, technical services, etc.)
,participating in collection development; preparing bibliographies; and
assisting with the professional technical processing of resource materials.
Performs other librarian duties as assigned.
Participates in all full-time faculty responsibilities, including faculty
meetings, committee assignments, advisory committees, and student
activities. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the
following: attend meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities or
assignments including committee meetings; follow the administrative
regulations as they appear in the Faculty Handbook; and may assist in budget
preparation and inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university.
(All qualifying educational degrees/training must be from accredited
colleges and/or universities.)
Understanding, sensitivity, and commitment to meeting the needs of the
diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic background
of the student/community population.
Commitment to community college objectives of providing instruction for
students whose abilities and interests cover a wide range.
Preferred:
Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited library
school.
Experience assisting with and providing instruction in the use of the
Internet and other multimedia applications.
Experience with library automation.
SALARY/FRINGE BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Salary rate is:
$39,072.00-$66,466.40/annual (Salary Schedule is available upon request).
Health and welfare benefits include District paid medical/dental/vision
benefits and employee life insurance ($40,000).
Participation in the State Teachers’ Retirement System.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Contract will be for 11 school months. Assignment includes a minimum of
thirty-three (33) hours per week devoted to librarian duties, plus seven
hours per week of participation in other faculty responsiblities.
Participation in a pre-service orientation and/or in-service program during
the first semester is required.
Individuals hired who do not possess and present a valid California State
credential for community college service shall be required to obtain
fingerprints for a criminal history clearance through the State Department
of Justice and remit the required fee for processing the fingerprints.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested applicants must submit:
Letter of application indicating how you meet each of the required
qualifications for this position to include but not be limited to,
information on the following:
- Contributions to the profession
- Related experience/accomplishments
- Professional/personal development (Training, Workshops, Affirmative Action
Sensitivity, etc).
Completed District application form.
Résumé of educational background and experience.
Copies of all transcript(s) (need not be official) verifying all educational
degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position.
Confidential placement file and/or letter(s) of recommendation
addressing recent pertinent experience.
ALL ABOVE MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
PERSONNEL SERVICES
CERRITOS COLLEGE
11110 ALONDRA BLVD
NORWALK, CA 90650-6298
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position is open until filled, but the priority date for receipt of
application materials to be considered in the initial selection committee
review is 4:30 PM on JUNE 12, 2000. The position may close for consideration
of application materials on the above priority date or any time thereafter,
and interested persons are encouraged to submit their applications and
supporting materials so that they are received not later than 4:30 PM on
JUNE 12, 2000. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all
application materials are received.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a
selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be
limited to those applicants in the competitive group who best meet the
qualifications for the position. Interviews will then be conducted by the
selection committee, and finalists will be recommended for further
consideration by the President-Superintendent for final selection and
recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include
practical exercises (i.e. teaching demonstration and/or other written,
technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates’
qualifications.
For application/additional information:
Telephone: (562) 860-2451 x2284
Web Site: <http://www.cerritos.edu>
Personnel Services Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday through Friday)