Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian

CT State Community College; Connecticut; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational institution committed to student success as an Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian. This engaging part-time role, requiring up to 17 hours per week, involves providing essential information literacy instruction and creating innovative instructional materials. You will collaborate with faculty to enhance library resources and support diverse student needs. The college is dedicated to equity and excellence in education, offering a vibrant environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about fostering learning and supporting academic success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited institution required.
• Experience in information literacy instruction and collaboration with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and online information literacy instruction.
• Create online research guides and instructional support materials.

Skills

Information Literacy Instruction

Collaboration with Faculty

Reference and Circulation Services

Culturally Responsive Teaching Techniques

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Tools

Library Information Systems

Job description

Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian positions (up to 17 hours per week).

These positions are on continuous recruitment and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications, skills, and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year.

Location:

Multiple Campuses
**This position is not remote**

Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening; however, we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College.
Asnuntuck - 170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Capital - 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Gateway - 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Housatonic - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Manchester - Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Middlesex - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Naugatuck Valley - Waterbury and Danbury Campuses (Current Need)
Northwestern - Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Norwalk - 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Quinebaug Valley - 742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239
Three Rivers - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
Tunxis - 271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT 06032

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Continuous open recruitment

Application Deadline:

Filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific college needs. Applications will stay active for 1 year.

Position Summary:

The Information Literacy and Instruction Librarian supports the services needed to maintain instructional guides, tutorials, print, and database resources in the library.

Example of Job Duties:

• Provide classroom and online information literacy instruction
• Staff the reference desk and online reference chat
• Create online research guides, instructional videos, tutorials, and/or other digital learning objects and instructional support materials
• Assist in aligning library’s collection development to college courses and initiatives

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Candidates may perform some or all of the job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Systems from an American Library Association accredited institution at the time employment begins.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience in information literacy instruction.
• Experience collaborating with faculty.
• Experience with reference and circulation services.
• Experience using job-related technology.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Salary:

$47.24 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered, and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([e-mail]).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F