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Librarian --  Tidewater Community College -- Virginia
 
LIBRARIAN 
Tidewater Community College seeks candidates for a Reference Librarian.
Located in Virginia's historic Hampton Roads, a metropolitan region of 1.6
million residents, TCC is the largest provider of higher education and
workforce development services in the region, enrolling over 38,000 credit
students annually. The nation's thirty-fifth largest community college, TCC
is among the twenty fastest-growing large two-year institutions in the
United States. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College
System, TCC serves the region with campuses in the cities of Chesapeake,
Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, and with regional visual arts,
performing arts, and advanced technology centers. The college is a
comprehensive institution offering more than 150 academic programs,
including a full complement of college transfer and career & technical
education, workforce training and development, and general community
enrichment and outreach. The librarian is responsible for providing
instruction and assistance to faculty, staff, and students in the use of
library information resources, including electronic databases, the Virtual
Library of Virginia (VIVA), Internet tools, printed materials, and media. A
complete position description listing functional responsibilities is
available at http://support.tcc.edu/hr/jobs.asp.Qualifications: Knowledge
of academic library research methods. Knowledge of library information
resources including electronic, databases, print, and media. Knowledge of
the reference interview process. Knowledge of and the ability to
effectively use computers and computer software including word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, Internet tools, and electronic mail. Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare
and conduct bibliographic instruction classes and to assist patrons with
information searches using electronic and print resources. Ability to deal
with diverse populations to include students, faculty, administrators, and
community. Ability to devise research strategies and to prepare subject
guides, pathfinders, bibliographies, handbooks, and other materials to
support the information needs of faculty and students. Ability to assist
other staff in the day-to-day operation and management of a Learning
Resources Center. Ability to employ systematic planning and effective time
management techniques. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferably experience providing reference assistance with electronic and
print resources in an academic library. Teaching skills and experience in
with bibliographic instruction, information literacy, or distance
education is a preference. Master's degree from an ALA accredited library
school is required.Application: For consideration, applicants must submit
a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the position, a current
résumé, unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate
degrees and any additional relevant coursework, and a completed
Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment. The latter may be
obtained from the state's Web site at http://jobs.virginia.gov/state7.doc.
Review of candidate materials will commence October 12, 2007, and continue
until the position is filled. Please direct correspondence to:Chair,
Faculty Search Committee - Librarian c/o Office of Human Resources
Tidewater Community College 253 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, Virginia
23510Complete application packages may also be submitted by e-mail
([log in to unmask]) or by fax (757-822-1652)-application packages submitted by
more than one means (e.g., partially by e-mail and partially by postal
mail) will not be accepted. Hearing Impaired / TTY (757) 822-1248.
Additional information about TCC and the position may be obtained by
visiting the college's Web site at http://www.tcc.edu or by calling (757)
822-1709.Employment of the selected applicant will be contingent upon
acceptable criminal history report.Tidewater Community College is an
EEO/AA employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through
cultural diversity. The college actively encourages applications by and
nominations of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and older
individuals.

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