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Yakima, WA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

Our Mission Statement:

As a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Yakima Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.

Yakima Valley College serves all students holistically supports all students learning goals and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.

We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment economic mobility and sociocultural engagement.

We invite you to consider joining Yakima Valley College (YVC) an innovative and equity-focused designated Hispanic-serving institution that is committed to the pursuit of equitable student learning outcomes for its diverse students.

Adjunct Reference Librarian
Part-Time Non-Tenure

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Salary:
$920 per Instructional Unit
Up to 10 IUs/Quarter

Yakima Valley College is accepting applications for an adjunct Reference Librarian in the Instructional and Student Services Division - Library and Media Services. This is a part-time position.

The adjunct Reference Librarian will be committed to community college students and their success. The successful applicant will be accomplished and active in their discipline committed to participating in a multicultural interdisciplinary learning environment and skilled in the technology of learning and research.

Essential Tasks

JOB PROFILE:

  • Provide reference assistance and willing to work a flexible schedule of mid-day Monday through Thursday and Friday early morning to mid-afternoon
  • Provide reference services to students staff and the community at-large as well as to remote users including eLearning students and students at our Grandview campus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Working knowledge of basic reference sources electronic information resources and systems and electronic databases
  • Knowledge of confidentiality laws copyright laws regulations policies and ethics regarding libraries and materials
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission and educational role of a community college
  • Ability to work with non-traditional patrons
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS MSLS MLIS) or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years full-time professional reference experience or equivalent
  • Demonstrated computer literacy skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with ExLibris VoyagerOPAC and circulation module
  • Ability to use a variety of software applications
  • Experience in an academic library environment

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application and include the following REQUIRED attachments:

  • A cover letterdescribing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted)
  • A current resume(a resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the online application)
  • Three (3) professional references(personal references do not count as professional)
  • Unofficial transcriptsfor confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire
  • Certifications/Credentialsas required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
  • Supplemental Question:The college requires a Diversity and Inclusion response as part of its application materials. The statement is found in the supplemental question area of the application. Please respond (NO MORE than two pages in length) in the text box area provided or upload the document to your application as an attachment.

Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead todisqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.


Supplemental Information:
Those applicants invited to interview may be required to completea skills test.

Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person based on their race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity age marital status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or any other prohibited basis in admission treatment or participation in its programs services and activities or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to Alma Ramirez Chief Human Resources Officer Yakima Valley College 1015 South 16th Avenue Yakima Washington 98902; email; telephone 509.574.4671.


Yakima Valley Colleges Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://
mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues required statistics and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report please call 509.574.4610.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.

All positions are subject to funding.


Employment Type

Part-Time

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