"Librarian - Part-time Temporary Pool"

Job Description

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Closing Date:

Job Type: Part-time Temporary Pool

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) - In Person, CA

Description

Note: College of Marin's faculty pools are open to applications on a continuous basis. Although there may not be any current openings, applications will remain on file until the hiring department has a need to add candidates to their pool OR for up to one year from the date of application, whichever occurs first. If your application becomes inactive after one year, you may re-apply to the pool at that time. Screenings and interviews can be conducted at any point in time as the hiring department necessitates. Once a screening has occurred, applicants will be notified of their status.

Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Humanities, part-time faculty librarians could work on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses as part of the regular assignment.

The part-time faculty librarian's primary responsibilities include:

• Teach research and information literacy skills at the Reference Desk and remotely (via email, phone, and Zoom) as necessary
• Prepare and teach subject- and/or course-specific information literacy sessions emphasizing the Library's print and online resources as well as broader information literacy concepts
• Maintain familiarity with the COM Library's print and online resources, including in-house resources as well as those available through consortia
• Contribute to development of Library programs, policies, and procedures
• Other projects and duties as assigned

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2024 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2024, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (17%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (5%), White (57%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

Course-Integrated Information Literacy Instruction:

• Maintain familiarity with the COM Library's print and online resources, including in-house resources as well as those available through consortia
• Prepare and teach subject- and/or course-specific information literacy sessions emphasizing the Library's print and online resources as well as broader information literacy concepts
• Prepare and teach general information literacy workshops emphasizing the Library's print and online resources as well as broader information literacy concepts
• Collaborate with discipline faculty in developing/refining information literacy components within their content areas
• Assess and utilize appropriate technologies (including email, Canvas, Zoom, LibGuides, etc.) for delivering instruction to on-campus, remote, and online students

Reference Instruction:

• Provide research/reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff
• Teach research and information literacy skills at the Reference Desk and remotely (via email, phone, and Zoom) as necessary
• Serve regularly scheduled reference hours, including days, evenings and weekends as needed

Collection Development:

• Assist in the selection, acquisition, and de-selection of materials in order to maintain and enhance the COM Library Collection as needed
• Actively promote the use of Library resources and services by assisting discipline faculty in identifying, locating, acquiring, and/or utilizing library resources and services to support classroom instruction
• Conduct outreach to discipline faculty in assigned departments/programs as needed

Other Duties:

• Participate in evaluating student performance related to information literacy student learning outcomes (SLOs)
• Contribute to development of Library programs, policies, and procedures
• Participate in professional committees and activities
• Maintain currency and knowledge in the assigned area of responsibility
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

1. A Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science; or
2. The equivalent*; and
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the campus community.

*If your educational degrees do not specifically match those listed above, you must request equivalency. Please review our Equivalency page for important information and instructions for applying under equivalency...

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience teaching information literacy skills;
• At least three years' professional library experience, preferably in a college or university library;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with a variety of instructional methods for teaching college students information literacy skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Desirable Attributes and Skills)

• Understanding equity as the recognition of historical and systemic disparities...
• Understanding of contemporary equity and diversity concepts...
• Ability to teach research skills...

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary Range: $90,657 - $124,850*

*Salaries for Part-time Temporary Pool members are based on the number of units taught and are paid at 95% of the Full-time Faculty Salary Schedule...