Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Arapahoe Community College Library and Learning Commons exists to provide innovative technology, unrestricted access to information, and the instructional resources necessary to enlighten and empower Arapahoe Community College’s students, staff and community to achieve their educational, professional and personal goals. The Library and Learning Commons serves both in-person and online learners at the three ACC campuses.
The Technology & Digital Services Librarian is a full-time exempt position. This position exists to provide vision and leadership to investigate, evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and digital resources into library systems and services. This person will manage the Library’s databases including communicating with vendors, analyzing statistics and troubleshooting technology issues. This person will also be responsible for cataloging and technical services duties, providing services to distance students by embedding in online courses and providing in-house reference help when necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25%
Research, evaluate and introduce new technologies and digital resources as they relate to new trends in libraries. Guide initiatives from conception through implementation and then present to the ACC Community through innovative formats and monthly demonstrations. Maintain existing Library technology.
20%
Provide services to distance learners and instructors by embedding in online courses and making video tutorials.
20%
Catalogue and process new materials. Maintain accurate holdings of materials in library systems.
15%
Update and maintain the Library website and portal. Explore and develop ways to improve the Library’s online presence. Communicate with e-resource vendors about technology issues.
10%
Perform backup reference/instruction in person and online.
10%
Initiate and execute special projects in coordination with the Director of the Library and Learning Commons.
PROJECTED STARTING DATE: May, 2014
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is commensurate with education, experience and higher education industry standards. The anticipated full-time starting salary range will be in the $40's. ACC offers a competitive benefit program including health, dental and life insurance.
Additional Info & Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
HOURS:
Full-time (exempt); mostly days, with one evening a week.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
- Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
- May need to stoop, reach, handle, have manual dexterity and the ability to talk and hear.
- Mental function demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Angela Williams, Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or angela.williams@arapahoe.edu.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree of Library Science or Master’s degree of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution
- One year of experience communicating with IT personnel and e-resource vendors
- One year of library experience
- Demonstrated experience in providing new digital resources to library patrons and strong commitment to assisting students, faculty and staff with new technologies
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team
- Demonstrated experience instructing a diverse population on new technology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience in an academic library
- Experience working with faculty and staff in a comprehensive community college context
- Experience administrating databases
- Experience with electronic resource management/knowledge-based systems
- One year of experience in cataloging and/or technical services
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
The Community
Arapahoe Community College was founded in 1964 in Littleton, Colorado. Presently we serve over 10,000 students per semester in our credit programs and over 6,500 students per year in our non-credit programs. We offer nearly 100 degree and certificate programs. Arapahoe Community College has campuses located in Littleton, Parker and Castle Rock, Colorado.
Arapahoe Community College is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and diversity. Minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
(This position opening is subject to state funding approval for the 2014-2015 fiscal year)
HR Info
email: recruiter@arapahoe.edu
Please include in your cover letter a description of your education, background and experience related to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please also include a copy of your unofficial Transcripts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement in addition to a résumé, unofficial transcripts, names and contact information for three current professional references, and a College Employment Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification Form. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its thirteen Colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. Official transcripts will be required of all finalists. Only those applicants with complete files will be forwarded to the Screening Committee for consideration.For more information, please access http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview. A criminal background check is required as part of the selection process and will be considered before an offer of employment is finalized.
WHERE TO APPLY: https://arapahoecareers.silkroad.com/