Specialized Collections Librarian

Class Description

The Specialized Collections Librarian provides leadership for developing and assessing the CCBC Libraries' customized collections, including circulating print, Lit Picks (leisure reading), specialized periodical, and the Library's special collections and archives. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating the three campus libraries' book and print collections; preparing budget analyses and recommendations; and coordinating collection activities with academic school liaison librarians from all campuses.

The Specialized Collections works closely with the E-Resources and Discovery and Cataloging and Metadata Librarians. The Specialized Collections Librarian is responsible for developing a robust strategy for the cultivation and management of a balanced library collection as well as for setting collection development policies and goals and implementing ongoing collection assessment. The Specialized Collections Librarian also provides reference service on the information desk, participates in formal and informal information literacy instruction, and serves as a liaison to a CCBC academic school for collection, instruction, and outreach.

Required: Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution required. One year experience with special collections or archives. One year experience with management of subordinates.

Preferred: Two years relevant experience, professional academic library experience preferred. Community college experience preferred.

Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

• Facilitate and support student learning of information literacy by developing and providing clear and effective instruction using traditional and technology-based instruction.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions aligned with course objectives and assignments.
• Conduct reference interviews and consultations.
• Create research guides and other print and digital learning objects and teaching aids.
• Serve as a library liaison to one or more academic departments.
• Staff information desk, including opening, evening, and Saturday hours.
• Participate in collection maintenance projects and collection development.
• Communicate effectively by responding to e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise through ongoing professional development or scholarship.
• Collaborate with department by completing and submitting reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in committee, departmental, College and School meetings.
• Provide College and Community Service through collegial and individual initiatives.