Full-Time Faculty-Systems & Technical Services Librarian-Tenure Track - Raritan Valley Comm College

To learn more and to apply for this position, visit: https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=192835 

Job Description:
Raritan Valley Community College
strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing
global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and
entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global
workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective
communication.  

The RVCC Library is currently accepting applications for a Systems
& Technical Services Librarian. The Systems & Technical Services
Librarian is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and training
staff in the use of the library management system (OCLC WMS). Provides
reference services to library patrons within the library, over the
phone, and using the library's email and chat service.  Teaches
information literacy sessions for the IL program and for liaison
departments. Acts as liaison to academic departments, and serves on
library and college committees. Provides guidance to staff in the
library's Technical Services department regarding cataloging procedures
and use of the library's ILS system.  Oversees the college archives. 
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Essential Duties: 

• Maintain and oversee the library management system (OCLC's WMS).
• Serve as liaison to the library management system vendor to address any issues or updates to the library ILS system.
• Participate in the Library's Instruction and Reference Program.
• Generate and analyze reports using the library management system, to assess collection usage.
• Work closely with the Electronic Resources & Web Services
  Librarian to maintain library technologies, for example, authentication,
  server, and various system configurations.
• Serve as liaison to academic departments.
• Knowledge of cataloging principles, including MARC and RDA, and ability to catalog original materials.
• Provide guidance regarding cataloging procedures and use of the
  library ILS to staff in the library Technical Services Department.
• Oversee college archives, including digitization of appropriate materials and creating finding aids.
• Represent the Library on academic and college-wide committees.
• Eligible to serve in the rotating position of Library Chair.

Requirements:

• M.L.S. degree or equivalent from a graduate school of library science accredited by the American Library Association.
• Prior Teaching experience.
• Experience in Systems Librarianship and/or Technical Services.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of OCLC systems, including WMS library management system.
• Experience conducting information literacy instruction sessions, preferably at the college level.
• Experience providing reference service to library users, preferably at the college level.
• Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.
• Prior Community College teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must
establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an
exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational
qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits
package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click
on the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources  

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover
letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret
that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only
those candidates of interest will be contacted directly. There will be a
first review date of October 20th, 2025. 

About Raritan Valley Community College:
Ranked by
WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New
Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic
and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for
over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its
service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to
diversity. It is home to  a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and
3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all
ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates,
as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is
located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further
information, visit www.raritanval.edu.