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Reference and Instruction Librarian, Quinsigamond Community College (Worcester)

The Part-Time Reference and Instruction Librarian provide reference services and instruction to students, faculty and staff online and at both the downtown healthcare library as well as the Alden Library on the West Boylston campus. Supervision Received: Reports to the Dean for Library and Academic Support Services or designee. 

Staffs the reference desk and answers questions in person or via phone, email or chat.
2. Leads library instruction sessions either face-to-face or via zoom or Blackboard Collaborate.
3. Prepares course-specific materials to support students' research needs.
4. Keeps reference and instruction statistics as needed.
5. Assists users in use of equipment, facilities and resources.
6. Assists full-time librarians on special projects in support of the services of the library.
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Every Saturday 9am-2 pm while fall and spring semester classes are in session.  Possibility of other shifts M-F as a substitute for full-time librarians as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's in Library Science from an American Library Association Accredited Library/Information Science program. .  Degree candidates who are 1-4 courses away from completing the Master's in Library Science will be considered.
2. Experience in teaching library orientation and/or information literacy sessions to individuals and groups.
3. Experience providing reference service using print and electronic resources.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Excellent Customer Service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in a Community College library
2. Experience providing reference and instruction support to allied health or medical programs of study
3. Experience creating Libguides or other multimedia reference resources.
4. Experience with chat reference and social media in library work.
5. Experience providing reference and instruction for distance education.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary

$35.31  / hour

Closing Date

12/14/2025

How to Apply

Visit our Web Site at www.qcc.edu/human-resources for information about our positions.

Posted

2025-12-01 |  Quick link to this job