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Librarian
Job Description
Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.
VHCC is seeking a Librarian to manage daily operations of the library.
Rank and Salary: A 12-month professional faculty position. Rank and salary are dependent on academic preparation, qualifications, and experience. Reappointment based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensures that the library provides resources and services to support the educational programs of the college.
- Works with college faculty to develop and offer bibliographic instruction programs that produce information-literate students.
- Manages and actively participates in the daily operations of the library, including staff. scheduling and supervision.
- Preparing an annual plan with budget recommendations.
- Purchasing needed library supplies, equipment, licenses, and subscriptions.
- Identifying improvements needed in the library facility and equipment needs.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty & staff, and other stakeholders important to the college.
- Other duties as assigned.
To be considered in the initial screening, completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST , Friday, August 20, 2023. Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the VCCS Career Portal. Resume, letter of interest, references and copies of ALL college transcripts must be attached to online application. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. If you are having difficulty attaching documents, please call Human Resources at 276-739-2425. If the file size of the attached documents is too large, the system will not allow you to upload the documents. You will need to reduce the file size or reduce the resolution. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered. Persons with disabilities requiring assistance should contact 276-739-2425.
Application Process:
- A letter of interest addressing qualifications for position, view of the community college faculty role and professional aspirations
- Resume
- A completed Commonwealth of Virginia employment application online through the VCCS Career Portal at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/64213.
- Names of three professional references with current addresses and telephone numbers
- Complete and legible set of unofficial transcripts
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
- Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy.
- Knowledge of state and national issues pertaining to the roles of the library in higher education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of current computer and instructional technology.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college.
- Community college or academic library experience
- Experience working with the Alma integrated library system
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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