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Vision To be the leader in community college education for the State of Colorado. Mission To provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees and the community. Values Life-Long Learning ~ Integrity ~ Community DISTRIBUTION – EXTERNAL, INTERNAL Released: November 2, 2012 Apply by: November 9, 2012 Arapahoe Community College was founded in 1964 in Littleton, Colorado. Presently we serve nearly 12,000 students per semester in our credit and non-credit programs and offer over 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 2012-2013 fiscal year) POSITION: Reference Librarian ASSIGNMENT: 1.0 FTE, Administrative Position Description: This full-time position exists to develop, promote, and supervise information literacy training and programs within the Learning Commons. This position will have primary responsibility for library reference services and for information literacy learning outcomes at ACC. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s degree of Library Science or Master’s degree of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; • Experience delivering classroom instruction in information literacy; • Five (5) or more years of experience in an academic library; • Ability to work with web-based tools (particularly LibGuides, WebEx and Podcasts); and • Strong written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience providing reference services to diverse early undergraduate constituencies; • Expertise in contemporary information literacy standards and practices in higher education, including student learning outcomes and assessment; • Experience as an embedded librarian; • Experience with Interlibrary Loans; and • Strong verbal communication skills. Please include in your cover letter a description of your education, background and experience related to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. PROJECTED STARTING DATE: December 1, 2012 COMPENSATION: Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. This position has a salary range beginning in the low 40’s. ACC offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental and life insurance. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement in addition to a résumé, unofficial transcripts, three 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 information, a College Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification form, 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: Office of Human Resources Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80160-9002 Or Submit applicant materials to: recruiting@arapahoe.edu Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status or individual disability in the admission or access to, treatment of, or employment in, its educational programs or activities. The College complies with regulations Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 in regard to sex discrimination and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in regard to disability discrimination, as well as other applicable Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to discrimination. Inquiries or specific complaints of alleged discrimination concerning the Equal Opportunity policy and/or compliance with Federal and State regulations should be directed to ACC’s Chief Operating Officer (who also functions as the ADA Coordinator for Facilities), Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, P.O. Box 9002, Littleton, Colorado 80160-9002, 303.797.5704. Inquiries or specific student complaints of alleged discrimination concerning academic accommodations provided in the classroom or through ACC’s Office of Disability Services should be directed to the College’s Dean of Students (who also functions as the ADA Coordinator for Academic Accommodations), Arapahoe Community College, 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, P.O. Box 9002, Littleton, Colorado 80160-9002, phone 303.797.5601. Complaints may also be filed with the Vice President for Legal Affairs and Vocational Education Administration, Colorado Community College System, 9101 East Lowry Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80230-6011, phone 303. 595.1549; or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204, phone 303.844.5695. NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to ALL PERSONS HIRED. The Arapahoe Community College ("College") is a state system community college governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education ("Board"). The Board requires the College to comply with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 (PL 101-P226 in Federal law). A copy of this program is available in the College's Human Resources office. For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the ACC Campus Police website under “Campus Safety”: http://www.arapahoe.edu/student-resources/campus-safety/clery-act http://www.arapahoe.edu/student-resources/campus-safety/crime-statistics For a hard copy report please contact 303-797-5800.

The Community

Arapahoe Community College was founded in 1964 in Littleton, Colorado. Presently we serve nearly 12,000 students per semester in our credit and non-credit programs and offer over 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.

HR Info

Office of Human Resources Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80160-9002 Or Submit applicant materials to: recruiting@arapahoe.eduAll applicants must submit a detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement in addition to a résumé, unofficial transcripts, three 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 information, a College Application and Voluntary Applicant Self-Identification form, please access http://www.arapahoe.edu/about-acc/job-opportunities.