Job Description

Coordinates CCBC Libraries instruction services and is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and evaluation of these services. Manages the liaison program and evaluates performance and assesses progress on library instruction and information literacy projects. Identifies and implements new policies, procedures and technologies available for library instruction; develops new services and initiatives for library instruction. Provides general reference service to the campus community; offers course-integrated and individual instruction sessions and research appointments for faculty, staff, and students; collaborates with library faculty and staff in the planning, development, and implementation of library services and policies; participates in collection development activities such as print and electronic materials selection, inventory, and weeding of the collection.

• Master?s degree in library science from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution.        
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional library experience in an academic, research or public library. 
• Knowledge of ACRL information literacy framework principles
• Knowledge of trends in reference and instruction. Expertise with library research tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively and collegially with a large and diverse population of faculty, students, and staff.

For best consideration, please apply by January 19, 2025.

• Teach principles of information literacy in a variety of modalities 
• Serve as a library liaison to one or more academic departments
• Staff information desk, including opening, evening, and Saturday hours
• Conduct reference interviews to determine information needs
• Choose sources appropriate to questions asked, assignment objectives and user?s level of expertise
• Effectively use and teach a variety of sources including print materials, online catalog, subscription databases, internet, and Microsoft Office applications
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions
• Creates research guides and other print and digital learning objects and teaching aids
• Participate in collection maintenance projects.

About Community College of Baltimore County

CCBC is the college of choice for over 70,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. CCBC is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law. CCBC’s benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, ample paid time off, choice of one of two Maryland State Retirement Plans (contributory and noncontributory), and much more.

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