CARL Job Listings

Closing Date 04-13-2008 Ventura College is seeing a new librarian.  Ventura College is part of a three-campus district, with Ventura College being the oldest college in the District. Ventura College is located in the beautiful coastal city of Ventura, about 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara. We opened a new library three years ago that has since become the hub of the campus and campus life. Librarians are considered faculty on a 10-month contract in our District.

To apply, follow this simple steps:

1.) Go to http://jobs.vcccd.edu
2.) Select “Search Postings” from the upper left hand navigation menu.
3.) Either select “Librarian” from the pull-down Offical Title menu OR type 0600616 into the Posting Number field.
4.) Click the “Apply for this Position” icon at the top of the page.

Position Information

Brief Description:
The initial assignment will be at VENTURA COLLEGE. All academic employees are subject to assignment in any college of the District depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT agreement.

The district seeks candidates exhibiting a sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Contract is based on a 10 month year to begin with the fall semester 2008. Fringe benefits include family medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Maximum credit for prior experience is 7 years.

Job Duties:
Work with the Dean of Communication and Learning Resources, library faculty and staff to supply a wide range of library services. Primary duties include providing leadership, planning, and coordination of collection development activities; coordinating the purchase of print and non-print library materials in collaboration with faculty; evaluating the collection and coordinating weeding activities with faculty; evaluating the usefulness of donated materials; performing original and copy cataloguing of library materials; and working in a team environment with classified employees who report to the Learning Resources Supervisor. This position will also include public service duties: teaching research methods one-on-one to students and other patrons while staffing the reference desk and/or providing digital reference assistance; teaching bibliographic instruction/information literacy instruction to both face-to-face and online college classes; participating in the development and implementation of library policies; developing and/or teaching credit-based library instruction courses; and working with campus faculty and administrators on academic and professional matters. The successful candidate should also have knowledge of new and upcoming technologies as they relate to library instruction and services.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s in library science, library and information science OR the equivalent OR possession of an appropriate California Community College credential.

Candidates not possessing the minimum qualifications as stated above, must complete the supplemental questionnaire and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above

All course work must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Knowledge Of:
The successful candidate should also have knowledge of new and upcoming technologies as they relate to library instruction and services.

Requested Start Date:
08-12-08

Work Week/Hours
Hours based on the needs of the department

Closing Date
04-13-2008

Required Applicant Documents:

Resume
Letter of Application
Transcripts and/or Supplemental course list
Required Selection Process:

SELECTION PROCESS
A campus screening committee will review and screen all applications and confidential papers and notify applicants of personal interviews.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
For your application to be considered, the following items are required for each position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated by the filing deadline or complete the supplemental questionnaire for equivalency.
* Completed District Application for Academic Employment
* Letter of application
* Resume
* College transcripts, subject to verification, or Supplemental Course List with grades
* Supplemental questionnaire for equivalency, if applicable
* Confidential placement file or at least three current letters of recommendation (Recommended, not required)

Equivalency is defined as:
1. Completion (or expected completion prior to effective date of employment) of a particular degree without possession of the degree;
2. Completion of appropriate course work for a degree related to the identified degrees listed on the announcement;
3. Demonstrated expertise and command of the subject, related general education or appropriate skills;
4. Eminence or recognized achievement or excellence in the field or occupation.

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

Salary Range:
$43,408 - $91,156
Special Instructions to Applicants
The letter of application must include date, your name, position and location for which you are applying. Your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students must also be included. The letter should give the screening committee a better understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD.

Starting Salary:
New employees may request salary placement above step one based on directly related experience which exceeds the minimum qualifications for the classification. Advanced salary placement must be requested at the time of offer and is subject to verification of qualifying experience and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or Personnel Commission Rules.
$43,408 - $75,963