Adjunct Librarian

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:45am-1:00pm; Saturday 8:45am-2:00pm

Rate of Pay:

2024: Less than Master's =$44.95 Master's or above = $46.67

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

Unit adjunct librarians provide reference service to library patrons, information literacy instruction to
individuals and classes, help maintain the catalog, assist in library publicity and collection
maintenance, support interlibrary loan, and periodical services with assistance as needed to help
ensure student's academic success as well as provide them with lifelong information-finding skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Masters of Library Science required from an ALA-accredited institution

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Essential Duties:

1. Reference Service to Library Patrons.
a. Conduct reference interview to determine patron's information needs.
b. Assist patron in research with appropriate tools and materials.
c. Provide materials and services for accommodations for individuals when possible, unless
required by law, in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws as recommended by
Student Access and Disability Services, when applicable.

2. Provide Library Information Literacy Instruction to Classes.
a. Coordinate and plan library information literacy instruction with faculty.
b. Provide library information literacy instruction to students.
c. Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities when
possible, unless required by law, in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws as
recommended by Student Access and Disability Services, when applicable.

3. Assist with Library Publicity.
a. Develop information materials.
b. Create library exhibits.
c. Curate resource lists.

4. Assist with Collection Maintenance.
a. Catalog new materials and help maintain electronic databases.
b. Suggest titles to add to and deselect from collection.
c. Suggest accessible materials for individuals with disabilities when possible, unless
required by law, in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws.

5. Participate in Library Routines.
a. Assist in the development and revision of library policies and procedures.
b. Assist in the development and revision of library mission statement and goals.
c. Help compile data for internal and external reports.
d. Participate in hiring of library staff.
e. Help coordinate library services with other College areas

6. Participate in Professional Development
a. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties.
b. Participate in professional growth activities.
c. Participate in professional organizations.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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