Primary Responsibility
The Instructional Reference Librarian coordinates online and face to face library instruction and reference services. The Instructional Reference Librarian is responsible for providing library services at the assigned location(s) and/or online learning.
This position provides face to face and online library research training and reference services to CMC students, faculty and staff, promotes library resources and services, develops library outreach programs, and circulates interlibrary loan materials.
*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples of ideal qualifications may include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and one year of experience providing instruction and reference services, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: knowledge of information literacy principles; teaching methodologies; online information sources, library reference and interlibrary loan practices. Strong online information retrieval skills; strong written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills; strong computer skills, ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
The hiring pay rate is $32.27 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.
Position anticipated to close on January 13, 2025 or until filled.
Essential Duties
Coordinates Library instruction and reference services.
Provides face-to-face and online instruction sessions on using Library collection and services.
Provides face-to-face and online reference services.
Promotes Library resources and services.
Facilitates interlibrary loan service.
Handles circulation of interlibrary loan materials.
Obtains borrower information and delivers library cards to students, faculty and staff.
Collects usage statistics for interlibrary loan, reference, and instructional services.
May act as a liaison between students, faculty and staff requiring research and the Virtual and/or Library Director in the procurement of the necessary materials.
Assists in the development of long range plans for the Library.
This position will also provide assistance and support to the assigned campus(es) for special events, campus green initiatives, participation on search committees and other responsibilities as may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
This position reports to a designated administrator.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position may supervise clerical or technical staff.
Special Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles record report will be required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Travel, evening and weekends may be required at times.
Working Conditions
This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.
CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, benefits@coloradomtn.edu
NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.