EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Services Librarian

EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE

LIBRARIAN
(TENURE-TRACK)

DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: July 31, 2008 Issue Date: June 13, 2008

East Los Angeles College announces an opening for a tenure-track librarian, beginning Fall 2008 (start September 2nd). Interested individuals who possess the required training and experience are invited to submit applications to the Office of Workforce Education at East Los Angeles College.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA)
Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school OR the equivalent (as stated in the LACCD EQUIVALENCE GUIDELINES FOR DISCIPLINES REQUIRING THE MASTER'S DEGREE).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in general librarianship such as reference and public services, instruction and collection development.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, conduct and assessment of library instruction/information-competency workshops, courses, and programs
Up-to-date knowledge of educational technology, including online courseware/learning management systems
Strong organizational and communication skills to develop research methods training curricula in conjunction with faculty
Up-to-date knowledge in the field of information-competency instruction, including measuring and assessing student learning outcomes
Demonstrated proficiency in designing and developing web-based, multimedia instructional aids
Experience in an ethnically diverse college library with sensitivity to the different learning needs of students
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but are not limited to)
Conduct library instruction sessions and coordinate all instructional activities for students and faculty
Actively promote the use of library resources and outreach to faculty to support classroom instruction
Develop and coordinate projects with other librarians and faculty to teach effective research skills workshops and to integrate information-competency teaching methods and measures into courses across the curricula
Design and produce curricular materials, research guides, information-literacy tutorials and other resources, in print and online, for the library instruction and outreach programs
Assess and promote the use of appropriate technologies, resources, and materials for instruction to faculty
Provide training and support for faculty use of instructional technologies
Provide reference service to students, faculty and staff using various print and electronic resources
Participate in collection development to enhance the library's print, periodical and audio-visual collections
Serve as an active participant in campus committees and discussions
Supervise and train classified staff
Perform other general librarian duties as assigned
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve an evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training and experience as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final selection.
SALARY:
Salary ranges from $47,280 to $73,610 for the 10 month academic year, depending on experience and professional preparation. An excellent benefit package, which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, is available for the employee and eligible dependents.
FILING AN APPLICATION:
All interested applicants must submit 1) a detailed letter of interest addressing the responsibilities; 2) a current resume; 3) LACCD Application for Faculty Position (can be obtained at http://www.laccd.edu/district_resources/employment.htm); 4) copies of transcript(s) (official transcript(s) will be required if selected for an interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries; 5) a list of three references including the name, title, address and telephone numbers of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position; and 6) a document of equivalency if applicant does not meet the minimum qualification.

Letters and supplementary materials are due on July 31, 2008. All materials submitted will become property of East Los Angeles College. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.

Send applications, letters and supplementary materials to the Office of Workforce Education, Attn: Librarian Selection Committee, East Los Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or by fax to (323) 265-8635. Immediate filing is recommended.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Workforce Education, East Los Angeles College at (323)265-8973. For additional information regarding the job description, please contact Choonhee Rhim, Chairperson, Library at (323) 265-8625.