Job Description
The Library Instruction Assistant provides research help and staff coverage, teaches library instruction sessions, and works on special projects at RRCC’s Lakewood and Arvada campuses. This position requires non-traditional work hours, including some evenings and weekends. The Library Instruction Assistant reports to the Instruction Librarian. This position is for Library Science Graduate Students only.
Essential Functions:
• 25% of time – Teach library instruction to various disciplines on an ongoing basis
• 25% of time – Provide research help (reference) to RRCC students, faculty, and staff in-person and by telephone, email, videoconference (Zoom), and instant message (AskAcademic)
• 20% of time – Collaborate with Instruction Librarian to create curriculum materials, including research guides, assessment tools, and tutorials
• 20% of time – Assist with other special projects, events, and outreach activities
• 10% of time – Support general library operations, including helping student workers with daily tasks
Additional Info & Requirements
Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Currently enrolled in a Library Science graduate program
Preferred:
• Coursework or professional experience in library reference;
• Coursework or professional experience in library instruction;
• Experience with learning management systems;
• Experience with video editing and production;
• Experience generating posts and editing social media content in a professional capacity;
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation;
• Experience with event planning and management
The Community
Red Rocks Community College is seeking a part-time Library Instruction Assistant! Connect daily and make a difference in the lives of thousands of students working to earn an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or a Master’s degree at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC). RRCC has two campuses: our main campus in Lakewood, Colorado and our newly expanded campus in Arvada, Colorado. Red Rocks is Colorado’s premier community college and the fourth largest in the state, serving over 15,000 students each year. RRCC is the first community college in the nation to offer a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies and the first in Colorado to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Water Quality Management. This position is located on the 140-acre, beautifully landscaped, Lakewood main campus, high in the foothills, with views looking along the Front Range to Boulder and beyond. Just minutes from downtown Denver, with dedicated RTD light-rail and bus stops, commuting is quick and easy. At Lakewood, RRCC offers employee access to an on-campus coffee shop and cafeteria, an on-campus children’s center, health clinic, recreational facilities, and a brand new 38,000 square foot recreation center, complete with climbing wall, a large gym with basketball courts, state of the art fitness equipment, and full locker rooms to make your transition back to work easy and efficient.
HR Info
Submit a cover letter and resume/ CV here. Please, email Julia Bordeaux at julia.bordeaux@rrcc.edu with questions.