We are seeking a Reference/Instructional Librarian who will report to the Associate Dean for Distance Education, the Learning Resources Center, and the Business Department. This person will be responsible for developing, managing, accessing and utilizing the Library's reference and bibliographic instruction services. The individual also participates in the development of OER (Open Educational Resources), assists in managing the College's OER initiative, and provides instructional design support to faculty. The Reference/Instructional Librarian will also participate in collection development and provides other services to faculty, students, and staff, including evening and weekend hours, as assigned.
This is a full-time, administrative position.
Example of Duties:
- Provide reference services, including bibliographic instruction to faculty, students, and staff.
- Communicate with faculty regarding collection development, research assignments, projects, and bibliographic library instruction.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of the library collection, services, and materials. Make recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other librarians in the development of OER and assist in managing the College's OER initiative.
- Works with state, regional, and national organizations to actively engage in activities and partnerships pertaining to innovative learning, technology, curriculum design and pedagogy and library science.
- Conducts information literacy sessions inclusive of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Understands and advocates for current trends and best practices in curriculum design for on-ground and distance courses.
- Works with faculty to (re)design courses in multiple modalities.
- Guides faculty in ADA compliance, Universal Design for Learning, and copyright and fair use.
- Provides support for online students.
- Works with the Distance Learning Department for the adoption of emerging technologies in support of teaching and learning.
- Perform other duties, as required.
Qualifications:
- ALA/MLS degree required.
- Service-oriented with strong communication and presentation skills and able to work collegially in a rapidly changing discipline.
- Work experience with computer applications and online databases.
- At least one (1) year of library work experience preferred.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $60,000.
Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
- Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
- Retirement systems through New Jersey State
- Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
- Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
- Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)
Vacation
Sick
Personal
Floating Holiday
Administrators
154 hours
105 hours
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The college also offers optional programs such as:
- Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
- Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
- Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
- Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
- Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account
Skills Required
- ALA/MLS degree
- Service-oriented with strong communication and presentation skills
- Work experience with computer applications and online databases
- At least one year of library work experience
What We Do
Since its beginnings in the 1970s, Passaic County Community College has maintained its commitment to offer students the opportunity for a quality education at an affordable tuition. Today, PCCC operates four campus locations throughout Passaic County, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. PCCC offers over 60 degree and career programs and an award-winning faculty, as well as continuing education and community-based programs. The College has also been the recipient of significant federal grant awards to fund enhanced learning and employment opportunities for its students and the businesses and residents of Passaic County. One of the most diverse colleges in the state, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students in both traditional and online programs. The College offers a rich multi-cultural environment, vibrant extracurricular life, and supportive academic and advisement network to encourage student success. PCCC maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges and universities, assuring a smooth transfer process for students who plan to continue their studies at the baccalaureate level and beyond. An education at PCCC provides students with individual attention, a friendly atmosphere, and a holistic learning experience that respects the whole person. PCCC is proud to be an Achieving the Dream (ATD) community college and to be named a 2014 Leader College by ATD.
