Librarian
- Employer
- Foothill-De Anza Community College District
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 29, 2022
View more
- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Librarian
HR EMPLOYMENT/CAREERS
Initial Review Date: 05/16/22*
*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Librarian, Foothill College.
Foothill - De Anza Community College District Mission Statement:
The mission of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District is student success. We are driven by an equity agenda and guided by core values of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Every member of our district contributes to a dynamic learning environment that fosters student engagement, equal opportunity, and innovation in meeting the various educational and career goals of our diverse students. We are committed to providing an accessible, quality undergraduate education dedicated to developing a broadly educated and socially responsible community that supports an equitable and just future for California.
Believing a well-educated population is essential to sustaining and enhancing a democratic society, Foothill College offers programs and services that empower students to achieve their goals as members of the workforce, as future students, and as global citizens. We work to obtain equity in achievement of student outcomes for all California student populations, and are guided by our core values of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, transparency, forgiveness, and sustainability. Foothill College offers associate degrees and certificates in multiple disciplines, and a baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:
Foothill College is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and service-oriented Access & Information Services Librarian to further the mission of the Library to meet the evolving information needs of Foothill's diverse student population. Under the general supervision of the Dean of the Learning Resource Center, the Access & Information Services Librarian's responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with the Systems Librarian and Technical Services
staff to maximize the LMS capabilities through original and complex
cataloging, subject analysis, classification, authority control,
and bibliographic maintenance, ensuring seamless access to library
digital collections, including streaming videos, online
periodicals, ebooks, e-reference, and e-reserves;
- Providing leadership in developing, administering, and
assessing reference and research services with the goal of
improving service to students both face to face and online;
- Helping grow the library's instruction program through the
teaching of credit courses as well as library research workshops
and orientations, both face to face and online.
- Additionally, collaborates with the team of librarians to
coordinate effective strategies for the library's open-access
initiatives; develop and maintain welcoming, innovative, and safe
learning environments; and promote library events, services,
resources, and programs via social media platforms.
- Standard duties of all librarians include providing reference
service, serving as a liaison to one or more academic divisions,
selecting and weeding library materials, and participating in
division and department meetings.
Standard duties expected of all faculty include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, service on district and/or college committees, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor. Instructors also have the opportunity to participate in campus extra-curricular activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Physical Abilities:
(Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)
APPLICATION PACKET:
If you wish to request equivalency for this position (if you believe you do not otherwise meet minimum qualifications via educational degree attainment as specified), you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. This form will need to be submitted with your application packet. You may either scan a hard copy of this form with your application packet or submit it as a Word document with your application packet. http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/Equivalency.pdf
If any required application materials are omitted, the committee will not review your application packet. Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be accepted. For full-consideration, all application packets must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please allow yourself ample time to complete your application and resolve any technical difficulties that may arise with your submission. We do not guarantee a response to application questions within 48 hours of the closing date. You may also visit our “Applicant Information” webpage to assist with technical difficulties at: http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/a-applicant-instructions.html
HIRING RANGE: $66,539.00 - $109,280.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.
For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to:
http://hr.fhda.edu/_downloads/2019-2020%20Faculty%20Salary%20Schedules.pdf
Excellent benefits package which includes medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability, retirement benefits and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits are also available such as legal assistance, pet insurance, and long-term care. Faculty are also eligible for paid professional development leaves and stipends for educational and professional development.
For information on our benefits package that includes medical for employees and dependents, visit our web site: http://hr.fhda.edu/benefits/index.html
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 11-months per year
STARTING DATE: Fall 2022
Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Employment Services no later than the closing date of the announcement.
The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant.
For more information about our application process contact:
Employment Services
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
(650) 949-6217
Email: employment@fhda.edu
http://hr.fhda.edu/
This position will become Open Until Filled after the initial Closing Date. Any complete applications received while the position is Open Until Filled will be reviewed by the hiring committee only upon committee request.
To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/638?c=fhda jeid-d498ef600592cb45b1c85ee9a61c3e3f
You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert