Job Details

Librarian

Position Number: 6149357
Location: Orlando, FL
Position Type: Libraries

Librarian

Position Number: AH0699.00000
Job Type: Faculty
FT/PT: Part Time
Employee Class Description: Faculty Part Time Hourly

General Position Description:
Responsible for supporting the instructional program by assisting students, faculty, and staff in the use of the library and related information resources. Provides instruction to support the development of information literacy and critical thinking. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student learning in keeping with Valencia's learning-centered values and in a manner that meets the essential competencies of a Valencia educator. Engages students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; develops curriculum and works collaboratively with colleagues to choose program and library resources, including collection development.

Grade: MA
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Number: F1331P
Primary Work Location:
If multiple locations, what are the other locations:
Proposed Work Schedule (please note hours subject to change based on business needs): 25 hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Start Date: 04/16/2025
Posting End Date: 5/5/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded Details):
Salary Range: $34.09 per hr

Essential Job Functions:

1. Prepares and delivers instruction to students, faculty, and staff in the use of information resources and technologies in various modalities (including individual, group, classroom, hybrid, online, etc.). Prepares instructional materials. Provides feedback and follows up on students progress.

2. Assists students, faculty, and staff in locating, evaluating, and accessing information.

3. Prepares and submits required documentation and other information as requested or required by the college.

4. Develops instructional programs and training materials promoting information literacy and critical thinking techniques. May participate in and contribute to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum, as applicable.

5. Participates in collection development activities (as needed). Assists in planning and developing ways to provide better access to information.

6. Provides guidance, training and/or direction to library staff and/or Staff employees as applicable.

7. Works closely with library staff, Director, and/or Dean to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve library services.

8. Participates in department meetings. May serve on committees and partake in other college activities and library organizations as needed.

9. Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to the college community.

10. Supports computer labs, printers, and technology needs pertaining to the library (as needed).

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education:
Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Required Field of Study:
Library Science from an ALA accredited program.

Other Required Qualifications:

Required License/Certification:

Preferred Education & Field of Study:

Preferred Type of Experience:
Reference experience in an academic library.

Experience in library instruction and conducting library research.

Preferred Licenses/Certification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of learning-centered values.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection development and evaluation.

Ability to design learning opportunities that promote student life skills development while enhancing discipline learning. Demonstrated understanding of developmental advising (Valencia's LifeMap) and competency-based learning (LifeMap).

Ability to develop and implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students and that promote both acquisition and applications of knowledge and understanding (Learning Centered Teaching Strategies).

Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance learning (Assessment).

Ability to design learning opportunities that acknowledge, draw upon and are enriched by student diversity in the learning environment (Inclusion and Diversity).

Ability to design and implement curriculum that aligns elements of student learning toward growth in the Student Core Competencies (Outcomes-Based Practice).

Commitment to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline (Professional Commitment).

Ability to continuously examine the effectiveness of teaching, librarianship, and assessment methodologies in terms of student learning by engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning).

Knowledge of, ability to develop, and commitment to use emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.

Skill in the use of personal computers, general office software, and related electronic resources.

Ability to provide guidance to library staff and student workers.

Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings), orally, and in writing.

General Working Conditions:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Specific Working Conditions:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.

Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, as needed.

Diversity Statement:

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