Curriculum and Information Services Librarian

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for a full-time [180-day], tenure-track Librarian. The Curriculum and Information Services Librarian, in collaboration with other librarians and staff, leads the planning and implementation of all Library information services including evidence-based information literacy instruction, reference, and collection development that supports a variety of associate and bachelor level programs at the College.

We are looking for a motivated, collaborative, enthusiastic individual who can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Curriculum and Information Services Librarian is a key member of the Library and College community who provides a broad range of research, scholarly support, and instruction services to faculty, staff, and students. This position works closely with the College community to connect research and information needs with library resources and services and is responsible for maintaining statistics and preparing reports as required.

Essential Duties:Instruction - Information Literacy Instruction Coordination: Designs, implements, and assesses an engaging and comprehensive evidence-based information literacy program in collaboration with librarians, faculty, and students. Schedules, delivers, and evaluates instruction sessions. Creates instructional materials for diverse audiences and collaborates with faculty to integrate information literacy and embed library resources and instructional materials into courses. - Pedagogical Development: Deploys effective pedagogical strategies in compliance with accessibility guidelines, higher education standards, and best practice. Develops student learning outcomes for instruction sessions, individual programs, and the information literacy program aligned with the College's mission and institutional learning outcomes. Stays current with and applies trends in education, curricular structures, and pedagogical methods. Works with faculty to achieve information literacy objectives and supports course development and projects. - Program Improvement: Supports continuous improvement of instructional programs and practices by conducting ongoing assessments of student learning and contributing to departmental assessment projects. Collaborates with faculty and administrators to assess college-wide instructional and research needs.

• Information Services
  • Reference: Provides general and subject-specific information and research assistance through various communication modes, including in-person, virtual/video, phone, email, and chat to students, faculty, and staff. Creates and maintains research guides and other learning objects. Provides general outreach to the college community.
  • Database Management: Develops and maintains expertise in library databases, search interfaces, and other resources. Develops and refines complex search strategies and offers guidance on citation management. Directs and maintains catalog usability and accessibility.
• Collection Development
  • Budget Management: Maintains allotted budget for Library resources. Tracks, analyzes and shares usage and expenditure data.
  • Collection Maintenance: Leads the selection and de-selection of resources to support curricular needs, collaborating with the Library team, College faculty, and students.Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution or international equivalency as indicated by ALA (https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/education/paths/international](https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/education/paths/international)](https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/education/paths/international)](https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/education/paths/international) ](https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/education/paths/international)[[[[).
• Familiarity with creation and maintenance of Digital Learning Objects (DLOs), including videos, tutorials, and library guides.
• Instructional experience.Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of information literacy instruction experience.
• Previous experience with curriculum/instructional design.
• Previous experience with collection development and budget maintenance.
• Previous experience with Springshare LibApps (LibGuides, LibCal, LibWizard).
• Previous experience with Alma/Primo.
• Previous experience with front-end UX and/or UI design.
• Previous experience working with Open Education Resources (OER), artificial intelligence (AI), Copyright law.
• Previous experience working in a community college or other academic community.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.Desired Competencies:
• Innovation: Seeks out and incorporates new methods and principles. Demonstrates strong technology skills and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Professionalism: Courtesy and collegiality in changing environments. Interacts respectfully with diverse communities. Seeks, accepts, and incorporates feedback and direction. Flexible, friendly, reliable, and able to establish rapport with faculty, staff, and students. Handles and responds to concerns, complaints, and challenging situations. Excellent oral and written communication, which fosters positive relationships and partnerships.
• Leadership: Ability to train, direct, and coordinate library adjuncts.
• Collaboration: Leads or collaborates on teams, taskforces, and committees within the Library, College, and community. Participates in College committees and initiatives related to research, teaching, and library services. Participate in faculty committees as a representative of the library.
• Project management: Ability to manage time and to organize and balance priorities, working independently and in teams.
• DEIA: Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in academic libraries and community colleges. Strong public service orientation.Details:
• Reports to: Library Director
• Position Level: Instructor
• Comp. Range: $66,277 to $72,002 yearly
• Job Category: Faculty
• Contractual Affiliation: AAUP I
• Exempt Classification: Exempt
• Status: Full-time [On-Site]Benefits:

Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Vision Insurance
• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
• Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan ForgivenessRetirement:

As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.