Adjunct Instructor, Reference and Instruction Librarian

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POSITION SUMMARY

An adjunct community college reference librarian is hired to work as a faculty member on the Reference Desk teach Library Instruction Sessions and complete additional project work as assigned by the Department Chair. The librarian reports to the Department Chair; provides quality instruction for the assigned courses. The librarian works with full-time faculty in assessing students following all course guidelines and providing research and other instructional assistance. Position is subject to all the terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College adjunct faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
student staff and public as Faculty contact at Reference Desk.
library instruction sessions information literacy courses and other library orientation and instructional sessions.
students faculty members staff and other library patrons in locating information and resources.
technical assistance to patrons regarding accurate citation of resources.
patrons in the use of library resources.
communicate with appropriate faculty staff and Department Chair.
in the creation research support materials or services in response to the needs of students faculty staff and other library patrons.
with full-time faculty in collection maintenance activities.
at service desk providing circulation and technical assistance to patrons on a supplemental basis.
with all legal and ethical obligations including FERPA ADA and other regulatory legislation. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate officials.
to furthering the mission goals and core values of the college at all times.
related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
in appropriate technologies for libraries and instruction.
commitment to teaching and learning.
to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
commitment to the colleges core values of respect and inclusion sustainability integrity collaboration humor and well-being innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

and instruction experience at the collegiate level.
at the community college level.
with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
with using course management programs.
in library instruction sessions and public presentations.
with advanced search and reference database techniques.
and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Normal Library-Reference Desk physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Reference Desk and Library environment.

BENEFITS

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