Milwaukee Area Technical College
Librarian Job at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, WI, United States, 53244
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Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Under the supervision of the Director of Library Services, the Librarian performs a variety of duties including providing Information Literacy services; selection, circulation and maintenance of library materials; cataloging, classifying, and access of library materials. Performs multiple tasks and are required to work independently. Judgment and customer service skills are required in making decisions within established procedures. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact. Supervision received is general in nature using established policies and general objectives often referring to the supervisor for policy clarification or interpretation.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management: Provides Information Literacy services to the college and community, in-person and virtually, including identifying library needs, selecting information sources, offering instructional support, producing online, print, and audio-visual materials, conducting sessions in collaboration with faculty members, locating and circulating library materials, including interlibrary loans, and various other tasks. Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance to students, faculty, and other library patrons. Resolves customer complaints or concerns in a timely and professional manner. Reviews and enforces Library policies and procedures, hires, trains, and directs student workers to perform non-professional Library duties.
Collection Management: Manages the Library’s collection of print, audio-visual, and electronic resources. Evaluates existing collections and makes recommendations for additions, withdrawals, or replacements based on reviews, patron input, and statistical analysis, and budgetary constraints. Maintains the organization and currency of the library collections including assigning call numbers and subject headings using the Dewey Decimal System, checking for missing and inaccurate records, and providing expert assistance to library patrons in conducting research, locating information resources, and navigating library databases.
Information Technology and Systems: Manages library systems and technologies, including integrated library systems (ILS), discovery tools, electronic resource management (ERM) systems, and digital repositories.
Collaborates with district IT to troubleshoot technical issues, implement system upgrades, and enhance user experience. Assists with selection and management of technology and equipment in collaboration with IT staff for in-library, on-campus, and circulating use by patrons. Assists users with system usage, training, and troubleshooting. Stays abreast of emerging trends and best practices in library automation, digital preservation, and scholarly communication.
Fiscal Planning and Administration: Assists with planning and assessing Library financial activities including budget fund allocations; expense recording; budget forecasts; assisting in grant research and writing to fund Library programs and resources. Provides in-service training sessions for Library staff.
User Customer Service and Engagement: Ensures delivery of excellent customer service experiences, including face-to-face, telephone, on-line communication and web-conferencing. Develops and implements outreach initiatives to promote library services, resources, and events to the college community, including the creation of flyers, pamphlets, digital media, and social media content . Collaborates with faculty to identify, select, and integrate library resources, open educational resources, and supplemental materials, as well as digital and information literacy instruction into curriculum and course assignments. Advises on copyright related matters and collaborates with MATC Office of General Counsel as needed. Recruits faculty liaisons to provide feedback to the Library on materials, policies, and initiatives.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Collaborative Teamwork and Stakeholder Relationship Management: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, third-party vendors, and community members.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning including participating in College Advising center specific programming
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree in library or information science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association and two years (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s degree in library or information science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association and more than two years (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Start Date
This position supports the Academic Services Department and is available starting as soon as possible.
Hours
This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. This position is based out of the West Allis Campus.
Salary
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
Application Materials
Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume, cover letter and proof of education (transcript, copy of diploma/degree etc.) Education will be formally verified prior to offer.
Interviews
Selected candidates will be invited to interview for this position after the application close date.
EEO
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.
Health Insurance
Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Do you have a Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association?
How many years of experience do you have working in an academic library or equivalent?
Do you have experience in preparing and delivering instructional presentations in a library setting?
What types of instructional sessions have you conducted (e.g., research skills workshops, database tutorials, information literacy classes)? * Please type N/A if you answered no to the previous question.
07
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
08
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.
Under the supervision of the Director of Library Services, the Librarian performs a variety of duties including providing Information Literacy services; selection, circulation and maintenance of library materials; cataloging, classifying, and access of library materials. Performs multiple tasks and are required to work independently. Judgment and customer service skills are required in making decisions within established procedures. Daily responsibilities are completed independently using established policies and general objectives with occasional supervisory contact. Supervision received is general in nature using established policies and general objectives often referring to the supervisor for policy clarification or interpretation.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management: Provides Information Literacy services to the college and community, in-person and virtually, including identifying library needs, selecting information sources, offering instructional support, producing online, print, and audio-visual materials, conducting sessions in collaboration with faculty members, locating and circulating library materials, including interlibrary loans, and various other tasks. Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance to students, faculty, and other library patrons. Resolves customer complaints or concerns in a timely and professional manner. Reviews and enforces Library policies and procedures, hires, trains, and directs student workers to perform non-professional Library duties.
Collection Management: Manages the Library’s collection of print, audio-visual, and electronic resources. Evaluates existing collections and makes recommendations for additions, withdrawals, or replacements based on reviews, patron input, and statistical analysis, and budgetary constraints. Maintains the organization and currency of the library collections including assigning call numbers and subject headings using the Dewey Decimal System, checking for missing and inaccurate records, and providing expert assistance to library patrons in conducting research, locating information resources, and navigating library databases.
Information Technology and Systems: Manages library systems and technologies, including integrated library systems (ILS), discovery tools, electronic resource management (ERM) systems, and digital repositories.
Collaborates with district IT to troubleshoot technical issues, implement system upgrades, and enhance user experience. Assists with selection and management of technology and equipment in collaboration with IT staff for in-library, on-campus, and circulating use by patrons. Assists users with system usage, training, and troubleshooting. Stays abreast of emerging trends and best practices in library automation, digital preservation, and scholarly communication.
Fiscal Planning and Administration: Assists with planning and assessing Library financial activities including budget fund allocations; expense recording; budget forecasts; assisting in grant research and writing to fund Library programs and resources. Provides in-service training sessions for Library staff.
User Customer Service and Engagement: Ensures delivery of excellent customer service experiences, including face-to-face, telephone, on-line communication and web-conferencing. Develops and implements outreach initiatives to promote library services, resources, and events to the college community, including the creation of flyers, pamphlets, digital media, and social media content . Collaborates with faculty to identify, select, and integrate library resources, open educational resources, and supplemental materials, as well as digital and information literacy instruction into curriculum and course assignments. Advises on copyright related matters and collaborates with MATC Office of General Counsel as needed. Recruits faculty liaisons to provide feedback to the Library on materials, policies, and initiatives.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Collaborative Teamwork and Stakeholder Relationship Management: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with staff, faculty, administrators, third-party vendors, and community members.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning including participating in College Advising center specific programming
Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.
Qualifications
Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.
Required Education & Experience: Master’s degree in library or information science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association and two years (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Preferred Education & Experience: Master’s degree in library or information science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association and more than two years (2) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience to provide the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of library principles, practices, and standards, including cataloging, classification, and reference services.
- Knowledge of the Dewey decimal classification; Library of Congress subject headings and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2 (AACR2).
- Working knowledge of college supported computer operating systems, application software, and hardware.
- Demonstrated ability to locate and evaluate information in a variety of mediums.
- Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Ability to analyze data and write written reports summarizing results to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to think critically and employ creative problem-solving solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
- Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
- Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse student, employee, and community populations.
- Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including Blackboard, Springshare, Sierra, Microsoft Office Suite programs and Google Suite.
- Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and serve in a leadership role to others.
- Ability to effectively organize work by establishing workflows, managing multiple projects, and meeting necessary deadlines.
- Cultivates innovation
- Optimizes work processes
- Ensures accountability
- Collaborates
- Interpersonal savvy
- Communicates effectively
- Instills trust
Start Date
This position supports the Academic Services Department and is available starting as soon as possible.
Hours
This position is a 1.0 FTE or 40 hours per work week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. This position is based out of the West Allis Campus.
Salary
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023/2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.
Application Materials
Along with your completed applications, please upload a resume, cover letter and proof of education (transcript, copy of diploma/degree etc.) Education will be formally verified prior to offer.
Interviews
Selected candidates will be invited to interview for this position after the application close date.
EEO
Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.
Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.
Health Insurance
- MATC offers a choice between two medical insurance plans. See below for plan types:
- Low Deductible PPO
- High Deductible PPO
- Upon selection, the coverage begins the first of the month following start date. You will have 30 days from your start date to enroll.
- MATC contributes a generous percentage towards medical insurance premium.
- Both medical plans include prescription drug coverage at no additional cost to employees.
- Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with the selection of the Low Deductible PPO plan.
- Employees are offered an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) with the selection of the High Deductible PPO plan with employer contributions.
- MATC offers a group dental plan through Delta Dental.
- Upon selection, the dental insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
- Annual maximum per covered person is $2,500; plan covers preventive, routine, restoration, and has an orthodontic benefit for dependents up to age 19.
- MATC offers a group vision plan through Superior Vision..Upon selection, the vision insurance plan coverage begins the first of the month following start date.
- Plan covers eye exam, frames, lenses and contact lenses.
- MATC offers group term life insurance benefits through Madison National Life Insurance Company effective the first of the month of start date and is fully paid for by the College. The amount of insurance is based upon the employee’s annual earnings rounded to the higher $1,000.00. The benefit is doubled in the event of accidental death.
- Supplemental Life Insurance is also available at group rates for employees, spouses, and dependents to purchase.
- MATC offers long-term disability insurance through Madison National Life Company after 30 days of employment and is fully paid for by the College. Benefits provided are equal to 66 2/3% of base monthly earnings.
- MATC offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- This type of benefit allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars per calendar year for a variety of medical, dental, and vision expenses (for a Health Care FSA) and for day care expenses for children under 13 or family members that are dependent on you for more than half their support (for a Dependent Care FSA) up to a maximum amount.
- Regular full-time employees of MATC who are hired for greater than 12 months become members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)’s pension system as of day one of employment. The College currently pays the full cost of the employer contribution (6.9%), and the employee pays the full part of the employee contribution of 6.9% of salary. There is a five year vesting period requirement in order to qualify for any employer contributions made on the employee's behalf. Contribution rates are subject to change annually as set by the State.
- In addition to the WRS pension account, employees may enroll in other optional retirement savings plan such as a 403(b) account or a 457 account on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
- MATC offers employees a generous sick leave plan per year.
- Each employee may accumulate up to 165 days of full sick leave with an unlimited accumulation of half pay sick leave.
- MATC offers a vacation policy to employees for the purpose of rest and relaxation.
- Vacation is earned at a generous rate each year of employment. (Not available for Instructors)
- MATC offers 12 paid holidays for non-Faculty positions and 7 paid holidays for Faculty positions.
- MATC provides two flexible (floating) holidays per employee per year. (Not available for Instructors).
- Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement and waiver after completing probationary period.
- Amount allowed per fiscal year is 18 credits at MATC or $1,400 at other accredited institutions.
Candidates (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for further consideration. Have you included and fully completed the education and experience information on your application?
- Yes
- No
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Some College, No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate or PhD
- Professional Certification or License without a degree
Do you have a Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an institution of higher education accredited by the American Library Association?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have working in an academic library or equivalent?
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- Two years
- More than 2 years
Do you have experience in preparing and delivering instructional presentations in a library setting?
- Yes
- No
What types of instructional sessions have you conducted (e.g., research skills workshops, database tutorials, information literacy classes)? * Please type N/A if you answered no to the previous question.
07
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please list all positions previously and currently held at the college. (External applicants type N/A)
08
(INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) Please specifically describe how your previous or current duties/experience relates to this position. (External candidates type N/A)
- Required Question