Student Success Librarian, Middlesex Commuity College (Bedford)
Middlesex Community College seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused Student Success Librarian reporting to
the Director of Libraries. This position is designed to support MCC's goals for community engagement, inclusive excellence, and
student success to continue our growth within the context of a new strategic plan. The Student Success Librarian will work
collaboratively with our team of Student Success Librarians who are highly committed to excellence in library programs and services.
The individual is responsible for providing library services such as information literacy instruction, reference service, research support
and outreach expertise for the libraries' academic and co-curricular partners. The Student Success Librarian will promote a positive
work environment, communicate effectively and identify ways to promote library goals and initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with colleagues and faculty to develop student centered information literacy programs services and resources
integrated into courses and Pathways.
Provide in-person and online reference, information and research assistance to the college community that are student
centered and emphasize active learning on both campuses.
Participate and provide library services to college programs and events that support student recruitment, academic
preparedness and retention efforts.
Work collaboratively with Library and campus stakeholders to assess library outreach to diverse student populations; develop
and gather data to make evidence based, user-focused decisions about services and programming.
Collegially and actively participate in planning processes and contribute to all areas of library operations.
Promote and facilitate adoption of open educational resources (OER) (and other affordable alternatives to commercial
textbooks when OERs are unavailable) through advocacy, outreach, education, and support.
Participate in the assessment of student learning and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of our instructional services by
applying sound and current assessment principles and methodologies.
Develops user guides, online tutorials and training materials and works with the Library Website Team to ensure continuity
between these to ensure the best possible user experience.
Stays abreast of innovations and best practices in teaching information literacy skills. Models innovation in this area and
collaborates in innovative approaches with the teaching librarians.
Pursues outreach partnerships with campus programs and departments to support faculty in all areas of the college and seek
opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs.
Collaborates with other librarians to explore, develop, and promote the use of emerging technologies, especially those that
support the library's instructional goals.
Assists in the development and documentation of library policies and procedures.
Participates in collection development activities.
Assists in the development of library programs and services that provide opportunities to people beyond MCC which support
and enrich the communities we serve.
Serves as a backup for other library staff in their absence.
Performs other duties, as required.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training that includes library
operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging, and library information systems; or
an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse
environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve library goals.
Teaching or instruction experience, whether in a library or other educational setting.
Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity,
socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying
physical and learning abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience that includes reference service, and bibliographic instruction in an academic library.
Strong commitment to information literacy instruction and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, and principles of active learning as applied to information
literacy.
Knowledge of current teaching pedagogies and experience designing and implementing engaging learning activities.
Experience with student learning outcome assessment standards, tools and practices as applied to information literacy
instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using LibGuides, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Captivate or
Camtasia.
Bilingual skills a plus.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$68,201.00 / year
Salary Notes
Starting salary for a Grade 5 position MLS. Actual salary actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience.
Closing Date
December 6, 2024
How to Apply
https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183103
Posted
2024-11-15