Librarian - Kansas City Kansas Community College

The part-time librarian provides general and virtual information, research, and reference services. The librarian plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty and library staff in face-to-face and online environments.

• Serves as a liaison to academic departments.
• Develops and locates content to support academic instruction and information literacy.
• Works with a team of librarians to develop the library collection.
• Provides library instruction and research assistance both individually and for classes in face-to-face and online learning environments.
• Explores, evaluates, and encourages deployment of emergent technologies into library programs and services.
• Actively participates in strategic planning to align departmental services with institutional mission.
• Consults with faculty and staff on co-curricular assessment and program planning activities in support of Library Services.
• Participates in campus committees, serves as a liaison to assigned academic divisions, and works on special projects, as appropriate.
• Provides assistance during specific hours at the library’s Research Desk.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• MLS or MLIS (or the equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution.
• Experience providing user training and/or instruction.

• Two to three years’ professional experience in an academic library, post-secondary setting preferred.
• The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of best practices in instructional design, curriculum mapping, and assessment of student learning.
• Experience with LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibChat.
• Fluent with management of EZProxy and the OpenURL link resolver.
• Experience with Blackboard and/or other learning management systems.

• Must be able to work autonomously and collaboratively to support learners across three campus locations, in traditional, online, and blended environments.
• Must be able to learn new technology quickly, grasp the impact it has on information literacy and research, and be able to utilize for the advancement of the ever-evolving library environment.
• Experience working with Open Access and Open Educational Resources.
• Knowledgeable regarding copyright laws, fair use standards, intellectual property, privacy, license agreements, and web content accessibility guidelines.
• Committed to ongoing professional development, through continuing education, attendance at professional conferences, webinars, and literature to keep abreast of emerging trends, technology, and best practices in the field.
• Must possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide troubleshooting and problem resolution for internal and external parties regarding access to electronic resources.
• Customer service mindset that is flexible and adept at working in a rapidly changing environment that may be ambiguous and complex.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals, including students, staff and faculty with an understanding and an appreciation for the philosophy and mission of an urban, open-door, comprehensive community college.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution