ABOUT THE COLLEGE 
Palo Verde College is a publicly supported 2-year college located in the beautiful Southeastern California desert.  Yearly enrollment is approximately 7,000 students (full and part-time).
 
Palo Verde Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment which affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. At Palo Verde College, we value every team member’s contribution in achieving the mission of providing excellent educational programs and services that contribute to the success of our students and the vitality of the community we serve. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working collaboratively in an environment of diversity, culture, thinking, and learning.  

Palo Verde College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body. College faculty are expected to be willing to utilize different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve. Palo Verde College expands access to higher education and learning opportunities by providing education via  in person, online,  correspondence education, hybrid classes, and interactive television (ITV) modalities. Further information on the College's distance education programs can be found in the College Catalog. In addition, Palo Verde College is committed to serving students who have been impacted by the criminal justice system through education. Resources for teaching classes for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students are available through the Rising Scholar Network.

LOCATION
Palo Verde College is located in the City of Blythe at one of the busiest entrance points to California.  The college is located in a desert oasis adjacent to the beautiful Colorado River and the Palo Verde Valley.  Blythe, and the fertile Palo Verde Valley, is primarily a farming and ranching area.   Boating, fishing and hunting attract many tourists.  The Palo Verde Valley is centrally located between Phoenix and Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Mexican border.  The valley’s great climate, with more than 350 days of sunshine and mild winters, attracts thousands of winter visitors every year.

NATURE OF THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the Dean of Student Services, or designee, the Librarian will assist in the planning, organization, management, of various library services and programs, supports student success through supporting Palo Verde College’s Library services, fostering academic achievement, and collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate library resources into curriculum. The Librarian will collaborate with faculty and staff to create innovative resources and services that meet the diverse needs of our student population, ensuring that all students have equitable access to information and support.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides reference services and assists students in locating appropriate materials.
2. Develops and implements library services ensuring access to educational resources and support for all students.
3. Catalogs library acquisitions and maintains collection.
4. Facilitates remote access to library materials and services, including online databases and digital collections
5. Provides leadership in building and maintaining a strong print and non-print collection.
6. Maintains a current knowledge of trends, technologies, and techniques in information processing and related computer appliances.
7. Assists students and faculty in navigating research resources, including databases, digital archives, and academic journals
8. Curates and manages library collections to ensure they are reflective of the diverse needs and interests of the college community.
9. Works cooperatively with other faculty in developing bibliographic instruction and information competency programs across the curriculum.
10. Participates in a variety of activities to promote the use of the library by faculty, students and staff.
11. Promotes library resources that address cultural competency and DEIA topics, encouraging faculty to incorporate these materials into their curriculum and discussions
12. Curates and develops digital resources, including online tutorials, webinars, and instructional materials to promote information literacy
13. Develops and monitors library budget expenditures.
14. Leads initiatives to modernize library services, including the integration of new technologies and digital resources; makes recommendations on new technology applications for the library.
15. Develops and maintains user-friendly research guides and resources
16. Develops and implements programs and services that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the library
17. Stays current with developments in library science, information technology, and educational practices through continuous professional development and active participation in professional organizations.
18. Performs other duties associated with full-time employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. A master’s in library science or library and information science; OR the equivalent.
2. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, ethnic, racial, age, national origin, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: Generally, a Master's degree is a minimum requirement for academic areas of instruction.  Applicants who feel they meet the equivalent to the above-stated minimum qualifications must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered.   The Supplemental Questionnaire application must be submitted in conjunction with the applicant’s application.  When completing the application, be sure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent to the required minimum qualifications.  All course work must be from an accredited college or university.
To obtain the Supplemental Questionnaire application please contact:
 
 Linda Martinez
 Human Resources Technician II
 linda.martinez@paloverde.edu

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience as a full-time librarian in a community college.
1. Demonstrated success in helping students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities. Ability to provide leadership in furthering new technologies appropriate to libraries.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with our faculty, while encouraging their alliance to the library order to enhance instruction.
3. Ability to provide a strong leadership for the library.
4. Experience and working knowledge of library automation; awareness of new technologies, techniques and networking of resources.
5. Experience in the overall supervision of library services and operations, including the implementation of policies and procedures.
6. Ability to evaluate and analyze present library operations and determine future direction.
7. Experience in developing and monitoring a library budget.
8. Demonstration of excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
9. Professional experience in one or more of the following library services: cataloging and classification; reference service; acquisition of print and non-print material; circulation; collection development; information competency instruction.
10. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative, productive and effective working relationship within a shared governance system.
11. Possession of a graduate degree in a second subject.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. The physical demands and work environment are typical of an instructional job in a classroom and office environment.
2. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as listed above, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY
1. Full-time, tenure track academic position (11 Month/186-day academic year). May include evening assignment.
2. Placement on the academic salary schedule will be determined by education and experience.
3. The district offers an attractive package.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Our employment online application process is designed to assist the search committee in evaluating whether or not you possess the required knowledge and skills for the position for which you are applying.  Job-related information from all applicants will be evaluated to identify those best qualified.  Only the best-qualified applicants will be selected for testing and further consideration.  Therefore, the online application must be completed to allow a comprehensive review and evaluation.  Failure to complete the online application (and supplemental material, when required) will constitute failure to comply with the selection process and the application will be rejected.
 

1. To guarantee consideration, a completed application and any other required material listed, must be submitted with the online application by the published closing date.
2. Applications are only accepted for positions currently open for recruitment.
3. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee you an interview.
4. Current employees who are applying for a position should be aware that material from their personnel files will not be included as part of the application packet, and they should provide information on past and present employment in the same degree of detail as any other candidate.
5. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit a separate application and required materials for each position.
6. Legible photocopies of documents will only be accepted.
7. Travel costs related to the interview process will be borne solely by the candidate.
8. Please read the job announcement/description carefully to ensure your background and education meet the requirements of the position
9. The selection process may also include practical exercise (i.e., training demonstration and/or other written, technical manipulative, or simulation exercises), or skilled testing to evaluate candidates’ qualifications.
10. Applicants with foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an Accredited United States Institution, please see the approved organizations listed in the following link: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl635.pdf?sfvrsn=bb4f6e6a_6  or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services link: https://www.naces.org/