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Reference Librarian -- Columbia Basin College -- Washington
Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") is
seeking a motivated, dependable, organized, and professional individual to
fill a Librarian position at the Columbia Basin Regional Medical Library.
For a full job announcement, all application materials, and inquires,
visit our website at http://www.columbiabasin.edu/jobs or contact
(509) 547-0511, ext. 2756. Application materials should be submitted to
the CBC HR Office on or before 08/25/06. Only completed
applications will be reviewed. 2600 N. 20th Avenue · Pasco, WA
99301. CBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator with an active
AAP!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide reference services to CBC students, faculty, staff, and area
health care professionals.
* Develop and teach library research, library skills and other aspects of
bibliographic instruction especially as it relates to the health
sciences;
* Assist in collection development of print and non-print materials;
* Promote library services and information literacy;
* Prepare bibliographies, library orientation materials, web sites, and
other reference aids for library users;
* Assist in organizing library services and materials;
* Represent library at various college and community meetings and
committees as time and funds permit.
* Demonstrate a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success;
* Demonstrate a commitment to the community college mission;
* Demonstrate a commitment to shared governance;
* Remain current in one's discipline;
* Perform other pertinent duties and functions that may be assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree in Librarianship from an A.L.A. accredited college or
university;
* Experience as a professional reference librarian, preferably in a
medical library;
* Experience with current medical library information technology,
including on-line searching, CD-ROM searching and the Internet;
* Experience and competence in bibliographic instruction;
* Experience and competence with Library of Congress subject headings and
classification system;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
* Strong public service commitment and experience, especially with people
of diverse educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience as reference librarian in medical library;
* Experience with automated public access catalogs, circulation systems,
and online health information resources
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office including FrontPage;
* Competency with Endeavor's Voyager automated library system; and
* Community college library experience desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for the
position:
1. Completed Columbia Basin College Application for Employment. ***
a. Signed Applicant Recruitment Data and Notification & Disclosure Form
(Background Check).
2. Cover Letter/Introductory Letter that addresses why you are
interested in the position and how your background, training, and/or
experiences qualify you for the position.
3. Current detailed resume of experience, education, and professional
training.
4. Three (3) current letters of recommendation. All letters must have
been written within the last year, be signed and dated, and be from a
person having first hand knowledge of the applicant's professional
qualifications. Letters should address how the applicant's qualifications
and experience relate to the position.
5. A copy of your transcripts.
a.Note: If you are hired, you will need to provide official
transcripts at that time.
UNION CLAUSE:
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for
Higher Education. Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, the
successful applicant must become a member of the Association or pay
required dues to the Association within thirty (30) days of employment.
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