Librarian

Librarian

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Position Title Librarian Department Library Position Category Temporary/Part-time About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state's only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

The Community College of RI is currently seeking part-time, reference librarians to provide library services to students during the evenings and weekends. Under the supervision of the head of reference, part-time librarians will provide reference and instruction services as requested, and will participate in the development and management of resources used to support these activities. Work schedule will be primarily evenings, but there may be occasional opportunities for day and weekend coverage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting patrons at the reference desk.

• Instructing library patrons in the use of the online catalog, periodical databases, other library resources, and the Internet.

• Answering phone/on-line chat reference questions.

• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the reference collection and on-line services.

• Plan and conduct library instruction sessions as needed.

• Assisting patrons at the circulation desk with checking in and out materials and activating library cards.

Minimum Requirements

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program required.

• Professional library reference experience required.

• Experience with web-based resources and electronic databases required.

Competencies

• Experience in library instruction preferred.

• Experience with OCLC WMS preferred.

• Academic library experience preferred.

Reports To Library Department Chair Campus Location Primarily located at the Newport County Campus Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information Evenings 4-8pm Work Schedule Limited Period Appointment Benefits Salary/Hourly Rate $25.00 per hour Additional Salary Information Licenses, Tools and Equipment Environmental Conditions Desired Start Date ASAP Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Application Open Date 01/22/2024 Application Close Date (includes the grace period) Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts.

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing humanresources@ccri.edu.

EEO Statement

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. CCRI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, marital, citizenship status and veteran status in all employment matters. CCRI espouses that all employees and applicants have a right to equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sexual harassment is a form of gender-based discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

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Supplemental Questions

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• In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).

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• Do you have a MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents