Part-Time, Reference Librarian & Archivist - Faculty
Full Time
Eugene, OR 97405
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
AA/EEO Statement
AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-3196.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, Attn: Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
230035
Job Title:
Part-Time, Reference Librarian & Archivist - Faculty
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
Thank you for considering Lane Community College Library! We are a welcoming, student-centered Library dedicated to providing excellent library services and resources to enhance instruction and learning. As a member of a small team, this position provides great opportunities for learning and growth, with emphasis on reference service and archives. We encourage recent graduates and early career librarians to apply for this opportunity to advance skills, as well as welcoming candidates with advanced experience and education.
- Beyond the required education and experience instructors must have a passion for what they teach, and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
- The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College main campus located in Eugene, Oregon
- The Lane Community College Library invites applications for a 10-20 hours per week part-time reference librarian and archivist. This is term-by-term employment. Scheduling is flexible within our Library open hours, including no evenings or weekends.
Search Information
- First review date of applications may be as early as May 22, 2023. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.
- Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.
Application Information
- Provide all documents as requested.
- A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
- Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:
Main Campus
Classification:
Faculty
Position Type:
Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
- Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 – Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section.
- The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.
Grant Statement:
Continuation of position is contingent upon grant-funding.
Working Schedule:
- Reference work is assigned by Library Director based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.
- Scheduling may be flexible within our Library open hours.
- Scheduling includes no evenings or weekends.
FLSA:
Exempt
Position Status:
Temporary
Full/Part:
Part-Time
Annual Schedule:
Other
Annual Schedule Details:
Based on department needs.
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12086
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
05/04/2023
Closing Date:
06/04/2023
Applicant Pool:
No
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
- MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent
Required Experience:
- Recent experience providing reference services
- Experience working in an archive and/or records management.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background check.
- Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- Recent work experience with community college students.
- Recent experience providing archives and records management services.
Language Statement
We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher of record and facilitator of learning. This position will provide professional reference services, archives, and records management services to Lane Community College students, staff, and faculty, in person, by email, and via chat.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and deliver reference services to students, faculty and staff, both in person and online.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully, and work collaboratively, with students and staff from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Promote library collections and services.
- Prepare research guides.
- Participate in the development and management of the library collection of print, non-print, and online resources.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Support student learning through activities that include:
- Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, time sheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions.
- Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
- Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process.
- Maintain and post schedule, regular meetings and office hours.
- Maintain physical campus presence for daily needs of students, departments, college and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation.
- Ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for students and staff.
Supervision Statement:
Faculty report to the Library Dean, and perform duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college:
Lane Vision, Mission, Values
Work may be overseen by a lead faculty member.
Work may be overseen by a lead faculty member.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that includes office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors.
- This position requires that an employee be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day.
- This position may work with individuals who may be hostile or abusive.
- Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
- Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of library and information science, particularly in an academic setting.
- The principles and techniques of reference service in an academic library environment.
Skills in:
- Interpersonal communication across cultural differences with a wide range of cultures.
- Utilizing technology and adopting the most up-to-date technological tools.
Ability to:
- Communicate concisely, clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Work with students, staff and others who are members of diverse communities.
- Work independently, and as part of a team, in a rapidly changing environment.
- Exercise tact, patience and courtesy.
- Work with and assist students, staff, and members of the public having a wide range of skills, motivations, learning styles, and academic or vocational goals.
- Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.
- Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
Commitment to:
- Service, and to the instructional mission of the community college library
- Student success and the promotion of lifelong learning
Expected Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Building Relationships
- Change Advocate
- Teamwork
- Service Mindset
- Process Improvement
- Innovation
- Supervision and Leadership
- Strategic Project Management
- Knowledge of instructional design, delivery and learning theory
Applicant Instructions:
Application Instructions
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.
- The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume/CV – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – See instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jillian Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
- For position questions contact the department Dean: Ian Coronado, coronadoi@lanecc.edu
How to monitor your application
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are Required
In order to be considered for the position unofficial or official transcripts must be provided.
Attach under “Optional Document”, fax, email, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Library – Center Building
Attn: Ian Coronado
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97405
Phone: 541-463-5824
Fax: 541-463-4150
Email: coronadoi@lanecc.edu
Library – Center Building
Attn: Ian Coronado
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene OR 97405
Phone: 541-463-5824
Fax: 541-463-4150
Email: coronadoi@lanecc.edu
Official transcripts are required within thirty (30) days from hire if you are the selected candidate for the position.
College and Division Information:
Library Mission and Philosophy
The primary goal of the Library is to provide library services that support the curriculum and fulfill the information needs of students, faculty, staff, administration, and community through the building and maintaining of a vital collection of library materials and resources. Whenever possible, these will be extended to the community.
Library Unifying Principles
In our interactions with patrons:
- We believe our patrons should be treated with professionalism and respect.
- We believe the Library should be accessible to everyone.
- We believe the Library should provide an environment conducive to learning and productive work.
- We believe in promoting library literacy.
- We believe in the use of plain, simple language.
In our interactions with our colleagues:
- We will endeavor to apply the above principles.
- We will endeavor to understand each other’s work and recognize each other’s areas of expertise.
- We will endeavor to foster a team approach to meeting the challenges of our work.
- We will endeavor to operate under the principles of consensual decision-making.
College Information
The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.
Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.
History
Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane’s main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area’s scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what’s new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast..
Union Association:
LCC Education Association (Faculty)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
- Equivalent
- * Briefly describe your experience providing reference and instructional services in an academic library setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Briefly describe how you have incorporated your multicultural and diversity experiences into instructional and career responsibilities. * Include practices which contributed to the retention of students or employees. Be specific in your explanations and/or examples. (1200 words maximum, spaces included) See posting for more information.
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
seankuhnke.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, seankuhnke.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, seankuhnke.com is the ideal place to find your next job.