Electronic Resources and Technical Services Librarian/Assistant Professor

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Road
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Job Number FY25-00025 – Location Westminster, MD

Opening Date 03/18/2025 – Closing Date 4/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Type Full Time Faculty-12 mo. – FLSA Status Exempt

Division Academic & Student Affairs / Department Learning Resources

Salary $60,890.00 – $79,157.00 Annually

Salary Details
This full-time position will be placed on the 12-month College faculty salary scale. Salary range listed is for Assistant Professor level. Actual salary and faculty rank placement is based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for cataloging library materials and managing the library’s electronic databases, web site, and integrated library system (ILS). The position also participates in public service duties, such as staffing the reference desk, reviewing citations, conducting library instruction, liaising with College faculty, and developing print and electronic collections in assigned areas. It reports to the Director of Library.

Essential Job Functions
Administers the Library’s website, tutorials, and research guides.
Manages the Library’s electronic databases, including coordinating purchases with vendors and consortia, collaborating with IT to assure on- and off-campus access and troubleshooting day-to-day issues.
Performs technical services tasks, such as cataloging library materials and maintaining the Library’s ILS.
Provides in-person and virtual reference and citation review services to College stakeholders and the general public.
Manages electronic journals and research databases and investigates options for possible purchase.
Makes recommendations to the Director of Library regarding database subscriptions.
Manages daily operations of Polaris ILS and resolves system-related problems with vendors and local consortium staff.
Manages all cataloging operations, including original and copy cataloging in all formats using LSCH, MARC and RDA standards and LC classification schedules.
Troubleshoots problems with LRC hardware and software in collaboration with college IT staff.
Develops print and electronic collections in assigned liaison areas by consulting review media, communicating with departmental faculty, and recommending titles for purchase.
Keeps abreast of profession through professional reading, membership in professional associations, attendance at meetings, visits to other libraries, and consultations with librarians at other institutions.
Serves as liaison to assigned divisions, embeds Canvas courses, maintains research guides in those divisions, and regularly communicates with departmental faculty regarding Library programs, resources, and services.
Attends faculty meetings, LRC meetings, and serves on committees as assigned.
Develops print and electronic collections.
Conducts library instruction sessions upon faculty request to teach students effective research skills.
Creates style guides for the MLA and APA citation formats
Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA-accredited program.
Minimum one year of academic, public, or school library experience.
Experience with an integrated library system (ILS) and knowledge of cataloging standards such as RDA, MARC, LCC, and LCSH.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, online catalogs, and databases
Ability to use technology in teaching and to ascertain information needs and teach on a one-one-basis or in groups.
Must be available to work one evening per week and occasionally Saturdays.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Preferred

Experience at a Community College
Experience with Polaris ILS and cataloging library materials
Experience with Springshare, LibGuides and LibWizard

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push carts, pull books, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in College Library, classrooms, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of all College policies; and observance of traffic laws when/if driving College vehicles.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Light/No Lifting, Sedentary, Background Check

Wages per hour: $60,890.00 – $79,157.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Carroll Community College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week including; Health Care, Prescription Drug, Dental Care, Vision Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Retirement Plan Choices, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance.

Days of Work:
MONDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.  TUESDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.  WEDNESDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.  THURSDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.  FRIDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.  SATURDAY M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.
Shift: M – F 9a – 5p. Must be available to work one evening per week and occasional Saturdays.

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA-accredited program. Minimum one year of academic, public, or school library experience. Experience with an integrated library system (ILS) and knowledge of cataloging standards such as RDA, MARC, LCC, and LCSH. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, online catalogs, and databases
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 04/08/2025