Librarian - Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking permit

Paid sick and safe leave

403(b) retirement savings plan

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time library staff member at the Dundalk Campus in Baltimore. The role includes providing reference services to students and faculty, teaching information literacy, and collaborating with faculty for library instruction sessions.

The ideal candidate will hold an M.L.S. degree, have experience with online research, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Benefits include retirement savings options, free parking, and paid sick leave for part-time employees.

Qualifications

• M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an accredited ALA institution.
• Experience locating information using online research databases and other credible information sources.

Responsibilities

• Staff reference desk including opening, evening, and Saturday hours.
• Conduct reference interviews to determine information needs.
• Teach principles of information literacy in library instruction sessions.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions.
• Instruct classes in the use of library resources.

Skills

Online research

Information literacy

Communication

Customer service

Education

M.L.S. or equivalent degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library databases

Job description

Class Description

CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off‑site community locations.

Provide reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the community. Provide library instruction to individuals and classes; and participate in collection development and collection maintenance efforts.

Location

Dundalk Campus

Minimum Requirements

• M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an accredited ALA institution
• Experience locating information using online research databases and other credible information sources

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Staff reference desk, including opening, evening and Saturday hours
• Conduct reference interviews to determine information needs
• Choose sources appropriate to questions asked, assignment objectives and user's level of expertise
• Effectively use and teach a variety of sources including print materials, online catalog, subscription databases, internet and Microsoft Office applications
• Maintain an open, friendly and professional attitude when handling multiple reference and information requests
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions
• Teach principles of information literacy in library instruction sessions
• Instruct classes in the use of library resources
• Develop online and print teaching aids and handouts
• Participate in collection maintenance projects

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reductionauthorization is needed. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms.
  The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBCemployees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Timeemployees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when youopen a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allowsemployees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdrawtax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, PartTime Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save forretirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees maycontribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b)post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combinedfor the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYAFinancial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorizationform is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/HumanResources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.