Librarian

Librarian
Full-time Faculty
Aurora Downtown Campus or Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty,
staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining
exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of
collaboration, professional growth and student success. The Librarian will
provide high quality services to enrich our campus community and demonstrate a
commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. This position
reports to the Director of Library Services. 

Provide in-person and online reference services to
students, faculty, staff and community members. 

Create and maintain online instructional
resources. 

Participate and play a lead role in print and electronic
collection development and maintenance responsibilities. 

Provide basic technology assistance to library users.
and work collaboratively with other librarians and library staff in the
use of library hardware and software applications.

Collaborate with other librarians and library staff in
use of library hardware and software applications and projects.

Strategize and lead the development of library and
information programs and services, including outreach and awareness
building activities. 

Strategize and lead in the publication of the library
webpage, social media outlets, and information resource guides. 

Act as a liaison to faculty and administration.

Maintain current awareness of professional practice and
commitment to personal career development activities. 

Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and
recruitment activities; serve on college-wide committees. 

Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.

Create and conduct information literacy instructions in
a variety of modalities. 

Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the
community college mission in a student-centered environment. 

Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the
Waubonsee Community College faculty contract. 

Perform other duties and complete projects as assigned
by the Director of Library Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American
Library Association accredited institution required. 

One year of library experience required.

Demonstrated ability in using a variety of formats to
provide reference services to a diverse population of learners. 

Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technologies
and new services.

Understanding of and commitment to the service role of
the library in a learner-centered environment. 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Library instruction experience, especially in an
academic setting. 

Familiarity with learning management systems and content
management systems (e.g. LibGuides). 

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Please attach the following documents when applying:
1.) Resume
2.) Cover letter
3.) Unofficial Transcripts

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range:
Work Schedule:
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Targeted Hire Date:  1/6/2025