Jjc's
AdjunctInstructor,ReferenceandInstructionLibrarian
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“Adjunct Instructor, Reference and Instruction Librarian at Jjc's. Skills: Reference Desk, Library Instruction, Information Literacy. Serve student, staff and public as Faculty contact at Reference Desk. Teach library instruction sessions, information literacy courses, and other library orientation and instructional sessions”
Industry & Context.
Normal Library-Reference Desk physical demands
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program, Expertise in appropriate technologies for libraries and instruction, Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning, Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence, Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality
Nice to Have
Reference and instruction experience at the collegiate level, Experience at the community college level, Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds, Experience with using course management programs, Experience in library instruction sessions and public presentations, Experience with advanced search and reference database techniques, English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency, Demonstrated multicultural competence
What You'll Do.
staff and public as Faculty contact at Reference Desk
Teach library instruction sessions
information literacy courses
and other library orientation and instructional sessions
staff and other library patrons in locating information and resources
Provide technical assistance to patrons regarding accurate citation of resources
Instruct patrons in the use of library resources
Effectively communicate with appropriate faculty
staff and Department Chair
Assist in the creation research support materials or services in response to the needs of students
and other library patrons
Work with full-time faculty in collection maintenance activities
Work at service desk providing circulation and technical assistance to patrons on a supplemental basis
Comply with all legal and ethical obligations
and other regulatory legislation
Commit to furthering the mission
and core values of the college at all times
Perform related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with full-time faculty in assessing students; Effectively communicate with appropriate faculty, staff and Department Chair; Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community
Communication Scope
English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency
Full Job Description
**Position Title:** Adjunct Instructor, Reference and Instruction Librarian **Job Description:** POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Instructor, Reference and Instruction Librarian STATUS: Part time DEPARTMENT: Library DIVISION: Academic Affairs CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNION: Adjunct Faculty-JUAC, IEA-NEA REPORTS TO: Department Chair PLACEMENT: Adjunct Faculty HIRING RANGE: $39.00 hourly Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty. **POSITION SUMMARY** An adjunct community college reference librarian is hired to work as a faculty member on the Reference Desk, teach Library Instruction Sessions, and complete additional project work as assigned by the Department Chair. The librarian reports to the Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The librarian works with full-time faculty in assessing students, following all course guidelines, and providing research and other instructional assistance. Position is subject to all the terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract. **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** 1\. Serve student, staff and public as Faculty contact at Reference Desk. 2\. Teach library instruction sessions, information literacy courses, and other library orientation and instructional sessions. 3\. Assist students, faculty members, staff and other library patrons in locating information and resources. 4\. Provide technical assistance to patrons regarding accurate citation of resources. 5\. Instruct patrons in the use of library resources. 6\. Effectively communicate with appropriate faculty, staff and Department Chair. 7\. Assist in the creation research support materials or services
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