Librarian

Who We AreWith three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, FRCC is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country by Newsweek. One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.Who You AreAs the Campus Librarian, you will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the campus library, overseeing all day-to-day operations. Your role will ensure the delivery of high-quality library services, including instruction, reference, and collection management, to meet the diverse needs of the college community. You will address the information access needs of students, faculty, and staff, while collaborating with various campus departments and building strategic alliances both within and outside the campus. Responsibilities include developing and delivering library instruction, managing collection development, coordinating circulation and study room reservations, creating online research guides, video tutorials, and Open Educational Resources (OER), and conducting library outreach. Additionally, you will handle financial management, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and supervise student employees and part-time staff.This position has the opportunity to occasionally work remotely but does require a strong on-campus presence.Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. SALARY: $55,000-$57,750/annually BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of July 21, 2024. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. In your application please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Librarian.
Primary Duties
Leadership:Provide vision, leadership, coordination, and assessment of library instruction, student success, and related services.Coordinate campus library operations by providing services for faculty, staff, students and the community. Act as liaison with Library staff, Facilities, Information Technology, Campus Security staff, as well as local public and academic libraries. Participate in outreach efforts and foster effective collaborative relationships with staff and faculty to raise awareness of library resources to promote and enhance student success.Serve on library and college committees.Operations: Develop and maintain a print and non-print collection for a comprehensive, two-year community college library, including the textbook reserve collection. Develop and maintain the book, serials, and electronic college collections to ensure excellent support of the college's curriculum and accreditations.Collaborate with Instructional staff to design and deliver information literacy classes and programs.Provide formal instruction on diverse research strategies and introduce students to various library resources. Contribute to implementation and development of OER as well as the development and production of user guides, including LibGuides.Provide research assistance and library instruction to students, faculty and adjunct instructors, administrators, and staff. Serve as the contact for office maintenance issues and coordination with Facilities and Campus Security and Preparedness staff.Coordinate access of college materials according to local and national standards.Perform ongoing evaluation of database subscriptions and electronic journals to identify and implement changes in content, navigation, and access.Responsible for the library computer lab access for students. Contribute to the implementation of automation software.Develop and manage budgets for the library and auxiliary account.Supervision:Hire, train, and supervise student employees and part-time staff.
Required Competencies
Active listening: Especially applied to serving patrons with circulation/reference questions or working with student workers, temporary employee, or any FRCC service personnel such as Security or Facilities.Writing: Especially applied to all of the Primary Duties listed above. Oral Communication: Especially applied to outreach and communicating with Library and Learning Commons staff. Customer service: Especially applied to providing service to patrons with circulation or reference questions at the information desk. Technology: Especially applied to working with circulation and reference (virtual reference) technology applications. Mission, Vision & Values: Embrace the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals. Leading from the Middle: Lead from your position by not only closely examining your responsibilities for the department, but in bringing forward ideas to your supervisor the college should consider to be more student centered. Team Building: Participate in team-building exercises and strive to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues both within the department and in other departments within the college.Collaboration: Willingness to work with colleagues across departments to further student engagement.
Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association or World Library Association accredited program within a regionally accredited college or university

Demonstrated familiarity with computers and automated technologies including: PCs and PC Networks; a bibliographic utility, bibliographical control system; online databases and indexes; Internet applications.Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with the impact on higher education

Familiarity with current trends (such as use of Open Education Resources and concurrent enrollment)Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Broad general knowledge base of multiple disciplines

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Knowledge of pedagogical and information retrieval methodology Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience:Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

Benefit-Eligible EmployeesGroup Health BenefitsIf you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:* Medical, dental and vision insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care* Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance* Paid Time Off* Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave* Leave of Absence Options* College Invest 529Additional information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits.RetirementFRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado.

PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.Tuition ReimbursementEducation and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College.

We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.Professional Development OpportunitiesFRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.Flexible Work ArrangementsFront Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions.

Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.Employee Assistance ProgramOur employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit https://cseap.colorado.gov/ .BenefitHubAs a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.