Librarian - Adjunct Faculty

Community College of Baltimore County; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Sick leave

Retirement plans (403(b)/457(b)

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk Campus) is seeking a part-time librarian to provide reference service to students, faculty, staff and the community. You will conduct reference interviews, teach information literacy, and support library instruction sessions.

Responsibilities include selecting sources, using the online catalog and databases, collaborating with faculty, developing teaching aids, and contributing to collection maintenance. MLS required; evening/weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• MLS 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.
• 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.

Skills

Reference interviewing

Information literacy

Library instruction

Online databases

Microsoft Office

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Online catalog

Subscription databases

Internet research

Microsoft Office

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

Benefit Summary

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)

• Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources 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.

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