Assistant Librarian, Northern Essex Community College (Lawrence)
POSITION: Part-Time Assistant Librarian (Assistant Librarian): Library Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA Unit PT Professional Position; up to 18 hours/week; academic year only (September - May), excluding Winter and Spring Breaks.
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing high quality research assistance to students and faculty in active virtual and in-person academic environments.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 8:00pm, academic year only September-May, excluding Winter and Spring Breaks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties for this position include:
Providing reference and research services to students, staff, and faculty both face-to-face, and using text, chat, and email
Aiding students with information literacy and academic technology needs
Conducting library instruction sessions
Providing circulation services using Koha ILS
Assisting in the operation of the student computer lab
The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Assistant Librarian - HB 1203.doc
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.
Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging, and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficiency with instruction on research and information sources.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Recent work experience in a library setting.
Ability to work independently and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary
$35.31 / hour
Closing Date
Open until filled
How to Apply
Apply here: https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=190625
Posted
2025-07-21