Afternoon/Evening Librarian, Middlesex Community College (Lowell)
Middlesex Community College seeks two enthusiastic and student-focused, part-time. librarians reporting to the Director of Library Services to provide reference and instructional services in the afternoon/early evenings when classes are in session. One position is available on the Bedford Campus and one position is available on the Lowell Campus. The Librarian will oversee the operation of the library during the evening hours, provide individual and group instruction sessions, assist with circulation and reserves, and participate in ongoing library initiatives. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse community of users and share a commitment to support student learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees the library opening and closing procedures;
Assists in providing chat and email reference support on an assigned schedule;
Provides reference services, online assistance, and one-on-one library instruction that promotes the information literacy competencies of our students;
Offers class instruction in information literacy;
Participates in the assessment of student learning and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of our instructional services;
Participates in collection development activities;
Assists in the development of new library programs and services;
Serves as a backup for the circulation assistant as needed;
Performs other duties, as required.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Master's degree in Library Science (or in progress) from an ALA accredited program, or closely related field.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
Demonstrated aptitude and commitment for teaching in support of students with differing levels of academic preparation, varying physical and learning abilities, and who represent diverse identities such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and veterans.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in planning and providing group instruction in support of information literacy;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals;
Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, and principles of active learning as applied to information literacy;
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$35.31 / hourSalary Notes
in accordance with the MCCC Part-Time Salary Grid
Closing Date
9/2/2025
How to Apply
https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191529
Posted
2025-08-12 | Quick link to this job