Part-Time Reference Librarian, North Shore Community College (Lynn)
Job Description:
Part-time Reference Librarian
Lynn
20 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Some evening/weekend hours, including Friday 1-6.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
We seek diverse, equity-minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Working closely with the staff of the Lynn Campus Library, the part-time Reference Librarian is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff in active virtual and in-person academic environments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver engaging information literacy instruction for individuals and groups and develop innovative pedagogy to achieve desired learning outcomes.
Develop resources and tutorials on searching, publishing, information management, and other topics of interest.
Serve as a liaison with academic departments and instructors to provide library support of instruction, student learning, outreach, and collection development.
Responsible for library operations during assigned working hours, including working cooperatively with circulation staff and supervising student workers.
Provide access services support using Koha ILS
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received: Reports to the Library Director
Qualifications
● Master's degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or experience and/or training that includes library operations, library information systems, reference services, bibliographic instruction, circulation services, and cataloging; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current MLIS students are welcome to apply.
● Dedicated to community college student success and committed to the values of access, equity, and inclusion with a strong commitment to public service and the provision of exceptional service.
● Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
● Strong presentation/instructional skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with little supervision.
● Patience and flexibility in handling people, technology, and problems. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
● Fluency in a language in addition to English (highly preferred).
● Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
● Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$32.64 / hour
Salary Notes
$32.64 per hour. Non-benefited, up to 20 hours per week.
Closing Date
Open until filled
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume. https://www.northshore.edu/hr/employment.html Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the name, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references before the interview takes place. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled
STARTING DATE: ASAP
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Posted
2024-10-15