[Michlib-l] [JOB] Seeking adjunct librarians for Henry Ford College. ($31.89/hour)

Tessa Betts tessabetts at gmail.com
Wed Sep 22 10:02:55 EDT 2021


Hi everyone,

We need some adjuncts starting Winter term. Hours are set per academic
term.
Apply here:
https://hfc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=4&id=574
<https://hfc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=4&id=574>

*Job Title: *Adjunct Faculty - Reference & Instruction Librarian

*Department: *Library

*Location: *Main Campus

*Employment Type: Adjunct/Part time*

*Bargaining Unit:* AFO

*Compensation Type: *Hourly

*Compensation Range: $ *31.89 - 31.89/hr

*Schedule:* Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 7:30am to 11:30am and 2:30pm
to 8:30pm. Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
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*He**nry Ford College (HFC)* is a comprehensive public college located in
Dearborn, Michigan that serves 19,042 students annually. Founded in 1938, it
continues to be dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly changing
world and workplace by offering more than 120 associate degrees, career and
university transfer programs and a Bachelor Degree in Science in Culinary &
Hospitality Studies.

Henry Ford College is committed to equal employment and educational
opportunities regardless of a person’s age, race, color, religion, marital
status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, gender transitioning, height, weight, national origin,
disability, perceived disability, political affiliation, familial status,
veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law in
all College programs, services, activities, employment and advancement,
including without limitation educational admissions practices, and access
to, equitable treatment or employment compensation and benefits as required
by state and federal laws.  To learn more, please visit HFC's Welcoming
College page at  https://www.hfcc.edu/about/welcoming-college

Henry Ford College offers competitive compensation packages including
comprehensive benefits for full-time faculty, administrative, and staff
positions. Please see collective bargaining agreements for details at
https://www.hfcc.edu/human-resources.

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*Reference & Instruction Adjunct Librarian*

*JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY*

The Reference & Instruction Adjunct Librarian provides services including
consultation, information literacy instruction, and reference support
through a variety of virtual and face-to-face modalities. This Librarian
partners in developing, providing, and assessing excellence and currency in
services through cross-library and cross-campus collaborations, active
participation in library programming and instruction, and continuous
professional development. Additional duties relating to Archives,
Collection Development/Acquisition, Digital Resources/Systems Management,
and other specialized areas may be assigned.  Flexibility to positively
participate in a rapidly changing environment is essential to success
within this position. This position holds Adjunct Faculty status.

*EDUCATION*

This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree in
Library/Information Science from an ALA-Accredited Program.

*QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES*

·       At least two years User Experience and/or Reference experience in
an academic library setting is preferred. We will consider experience
received during graduate studies.

•     Demonstrated understanding of current academic library services and
practices.

•      Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams to develop
strategies for student success.

•     Understanding of and interest in the diversity of the student
population within a community college and demonstrated ability to work with
students, colleagues, and staff in an articulate, personable, and energetic
manner.

·       Position requires ability to lift 25 lbs. (primarily books) in
keeping with the day-to-day work of a fully functioning library. Must be
able to provide services requiring frequent movement throughout the library
and across campus.

·       *Tools & Technology:  *Familiarity with database structures,
library public access tools, and searching strategies essential for
success. Specific knowledge of Innovative Sierra System, Proquest Intota
system, essential websites, and LibGuides preferred.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES*

*Instruction and User Experience:*

·       Develop and provide quality, student-centered, reference and
outreach services including assigned library instruction and in-person
research consultation.

*Access to Resources and Services:*

·                Participate in the creation of subject specialized
LibGuides and other research tools.

·                Participate in collection development and collection
management activities, such as selection, weeding, and inventory.

·                Develop and maintain projects that seek to broaden the
avenues for access to materials including online tools, instructional
materials, and outreach.

·                Participate in online services delivery such as chat,
online reference help, etc.

·                Work collaboratively to assess the validity and usefulness
of reference tools and services provided for library users.

*Governance and Participation:*

·                Participate through input and the sharing of
responsibilities in library and division committees, as able within
assigned hours, on key functional areas and planning processes.

·                Actively participate in the shared governance of the
college through college-wide committees and workgroups, as able during
assigned or other available hours.

*Continuous Professional Development:*

·                Participate in, and share new ideas that come from,
professional development activities including but not limited to conferences,
serving on professional boards, visiting libraries, or pursuing other
related educational opportunities.

·                Serve as a welcoming, positive, professional face of the
library in all aspects of work with library users, colleagues, and public
supporters.



*Additional Information: *

For applicants viewing this ad from an external site, please go to
https://hr.hfcc.edu/ and click the "Jobs" link to apply.

For further information about HFC, please visit us at www.hfcc.edu or on
Facebook, https://www.hfcc.edu/facebook, Twitter, https://twitter.com/hfcc,
LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/company/henry-ford-college.
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