- Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
- OR the equivalent from an accredited college or university; AND
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A demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Health: A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required at the applicant's expense after selection from an eligible list and prior to employment.
Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
- Experience managing library service platforms, such as Alma and Primo.
- Experience with evaluating and recommending purchases for the library’s physical and digital collections.
- Experience with cataloging and classification of the library’s physical and digital materials.
- Knowledge of current information literacy instruction and reference practices.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed,
- Ability to communicate positively with students, faculty and administration,
- Ability to establish positive community partnerships to build effective bridges,
- Ability to function and collaborate in a collegial working environment,
- Interest and ability in department level leadership role,
- Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program,
- Manage the Alma and Primo platforms in collaboration with other LACCD colleges.
- Maintain the library’s integrated library system (ILS) to ensure reliable access to library collections.
- Manage the budget and purchases for library collections.
- Build and maintain relationships with faculty, LACCD colleagues, and vendors.
- Manage the cataloging of digital and physical collections.
- Lead collection development activities, including selection and deselection of the library’s physical and digital materials.
- Recommend online and print sources for purchase by the library.
- Provide input in the selection of library’s electronic resources.
- Provide reference service to students, faculty and staff, both in-person and online.
- Conduct library instruction sessions in collaboration with classroom faculty or develop information literacy workshops.
- Collaborate with fellow librarians to promote library services and resources.
- Provide training and work directions to library staff and student workers.
- Collaborate with the department chair and librarians in administrative requirements such as program reviews, assessment, statistical recordkeeping, self-evaluation reports for accreditation, and accessibility documentation.
- Support website maintenance, including creating and managing content in LibApps.
- Serve as an active participant on campus committees.
- Motivate and inspire students by engaging them in the learning process using a variety of teaching methods; creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Staying current in the discipline and teaching standards / techniques; participate in professional development activities.
- Participate in departmental and college-wide activities including, but not limited to; outreach, recruitment, student celebrations, commencement, convocation, and other events.
- Assess and further develop the department’s mission to advance student equity and eliminate equity gaps in student success.
- Assume other departmental and college duties as assigned by the department chair.
REMOTE LEARNING
Faculty may be required to conduct library instruction sessions or interact with students in a virtual learning environment using Canvas, Zoom, LibChat or other methods of remote learning. Applicants with demonstrated certification in Canvas or other online modalities may be given preference.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The current starting range is from $66,220 to $103,100 for the 10- month academic year depending on education and experience. The doctoral differential is $4,180 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents. Optional assignments may include summer and winter intersessions.
F ILING AN APPLICATION:
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please visit
Application materials are not accepted by faxes, walk-ins, postal mail and e-mail. A complete online application and related materials must be submitted by the application deadline (even if you have previously applied or worked for the LACCD). In order for your application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. You will need to edit your application and documents before uploading/submitting them to the system. You will not be allowed to change your application information after you have applied for this position. Make sure the documents you upload are not larger than 5 MB; if they are, you will need to reduce the size for each document or split into more than one document.
For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of interest (max. 3 pages): Details as to why the applicant is a good fit for the position, addressing all points listed in the desired qualifications section above.
- A statement that demonstrates your sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students (max. 1 page).
- Current resume that summarizes how the applicant meets the qualifications of the position;
- A list of a minimum of three current (from the last five years) references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position;
- Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. At time of application, transcript must include degree confirmation as listed in minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are accepted. If invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts. Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .
All materials submitted will become property of LACC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw these positions at any time. Notification regarding advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
- A college selection committee will review all complete applications received. The committee screening will involve an evaluation of the candidate’s qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from professional references.
- Following the committee screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview and classroom teaching demonstration.
- Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the president and vice president, who will make the final selection and references will be contacted.
Note: Hiring will depend on availability of funding. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.
If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Dr. Anna Badalyan, Dean, by e-mail at badalya@lacitycollege.edu
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
