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Librarian / Information Studies
Apply locations Rochester time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: March 25, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0000001782
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Working Title: Librarian / Information Studies
Institution: Rochester Community and Technical College
Classification Title: Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City: Rochester
FLSA: Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time: Full time
Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
Job Description
Rochester Community and Technical College seeks a creative and collaborative librarian to join our library team to provide high quality services and support to our campus community. This is a full-time on campus faculty position. This position will manage the library’s print and electronic acquisitions and cataloging needs, and oversee the library’s systems and discovery platforms. Librarians share reference, instruction, collection development, and other responsibilities. The library team works together to develop and execute work plans, policies, and procedures. As a faculty member, other professional responsibilities include department or committee work, student assessment, and professional development.
Duties Include:
* Manage access, problem resolution, assessment, and discovery of the library’s technologies.
* Ensure that the library’s website is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible.
* Oversee the library’s LibApps modules such as LibGuides.
* Manage the entire lifecycle of the library’s electronic resources including trials, acquisition, licensing, troubleshooting, and assessment.
* Manage the acquisition, renewal, and cataloging of print and other resources.
* Develop and maintain vendor relations.
* Manage the library’s budget.
* Manage administrative access to various vendor platforms.
* Manage authentication via the EZProxy system.
* Identify and provide training within the library on various library systems. Stay current with new and emerging technologies and how they might impact the library.
* Serve as the primary contact with campus departments and vendors concerning library technologies.
* Provide reference services in-person or via technology, and by appointment. May work one evening until 7pm during the academic year.
* Participate in collection development for selected programs including outreach and research support.
* Participate in library instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree by the time of employment.
Preferred Qualification
* Experience with library acquisitions, including creating purchase orders, receiving invoices, and managing a budget. Experience maintaining vendor relationships and negotiating contract terms. Experience working with financial software Workday Finance and the acquisitions module in the ExLibris Alma system.
* Experience setting up electronic resources in the ExLibris Alma system.
* Experience cataloging in OCLC Connexion and in the ExLibris Alma system.
* Experience working with the Ex Libris Primo discovery interface.
* Experience working with Springshare’s LibGuides, or other LibApps modules.
* Experience with the EZProxy system.
* Teaching experience.
* Experience, or knowledge of, research assistance in-person and via other technologies.
* Experience working with diverse populations.
* Experience working in, or knowledge of, academic libraries.
* Experience fostering partnerships and collaboration across departments or organizational units.
* Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and professional development in librarianship.
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills. Flexibility and self-motivation. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a contributing team member.
* Strong service orientation with an enthusiasm for delivering high-quality and timely service.
* Excellent oral and written skills.
Salary
Salary is dependent on education and experience, in accordance with the Minnesota State College Faculty [MSCF] bargaining agreement (available on the Minnesota State website or by clicking here ). The position also includes excellent fringe benefits.
Application Procedures
Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process. No paper applications will be considered.
Telework Eligible? (Yes/No)
No
Interviews
The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications. Initial screening will begin on April 1st, 2025.
About RCTC
Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.
RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.
NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.
It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to ensure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507) 285-7183 or 285-7125, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date: 08-19-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date: 03-03-2025
Close Date: 03-25-2025
Posting Contact Name: Amanda Renee Melin
Posting Contact Email: nq1495jt@minnstate.edu
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