Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.
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General Description:
The Part-time Librarian fosters a supportive and informative learning space for students, faculty, and staff at UCNJ. The Part-time Librarian provides essential reference and research assistance and helps students use the information resources available at the College. Additionally, the Part-time Librarian contributes to library programming and projects.
Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
Assists faculty, staff, and students with locating and retrieving information through the use of library databases and resources.
Develops information literacy within the UCNJ community through guidance on effective and ethical use of online and AI tools.
Collaborates with Librarians and other faculty to provide in-class Library Instruction.
Maintains statistics of library services rendered while on duty.
Assists with special projects and programs, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Libraries or designee.
Education Requirements:
American Library Association accredited MLS degree required.
Experience:
Academic Library experience strongly preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required:
Academic Library experience strongly preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Some travel required.
Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/DisabledDisclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.
Union County College is a public, comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, and accessible education programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey’s 19 community colleges, serving both transfer-oriented students and career-minded students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degree. Union is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.