Part-time Librarian
Category: Administrative/Professional
Department: Library
Locations: Batavia, NY
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Position ID: 202306
About Genesee Community College:
Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. Located in Batavia, GCC is only a short drive away from Buffalo and Rochester.
One of GCC's trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 54 Hyflex Classrooms, 88 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs and 8 science labs. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.
EDsmart recently ranked GCC as the number one community college in Western, New York and the fourth best community college in New York State.
The spacious campus boasts a new Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Lab, along with a Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Tech lab, Solar Electric Technician lab, Nursing lab, Digital Arts Lab and Computerized Drafting & Design Lab. Additionally, the campus houses the Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery, Alfred C. O'Connell Library and Child Care Center. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house, classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers suite and communal style student housing at the Batavia campus.
SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu.
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
This librarian will work on special projects in coordination with library staff. This librarian may cover regular reference desk shifts as determined by the Reference Services Librarian.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides assistance to faculty librarians with special projects involving student engagement and digital services initiatives such as website updates and digital literacy assistance, collection development, library marketing/outreach, displays, and archives.
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Provides reference assistance as needed to library patrons including students, faculty, staff and community members utilizing various modalities such as in-person, live chat, email, telephone and zoom.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION:
Minimum of a Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program required (will consider applicants graduating within a 6 month timeframe of hire).
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in an academic library preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Excellent communication and public service skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and library patrons.
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Demonstrated skill with use of current library and educational technologies, and experience with software and hardware used in academic libraries.
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Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and work with diverse students, faculty, staff and community clientele.
Additional Information:
RELATIONSHIPS:
This position is supervised by the Reference Services Librarian. Takes direction from full time Librarians.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a part-time position at 19.5 hours weekly and is compensated at a rate of $21.29 per hour. Schedule may include evening and weekend hours.
BENEFITS:
NYS Retirement Options
Flex Spending Account
GCC Tuition Assistance
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena
On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
To apply, visit http://genesee.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202306
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