Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Posted December 8, 2014
Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the College of the Holy Cross is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 2,800 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
Holy Cross highly values the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work at The College is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members–students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to diversity is an important feature of the Holy Cross education. Informed by the presence of diverse interpretations of the human experience, Holy Cross is building a community marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support our values of diversity and inclusiveness. Job candidates of all diverse backgrounds who embrace the open and inclusive culture of Holy Cross are welcome and encourage to apply.
The Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian plays a critical role in promoting the library to the campus and broader community. S/he develops and implements a marketing strategy to promote the library in a variety of outreach activities including: presentations, student activities and promotions, public events, brochures, displays, library website design and communications within and outside the library. The Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian will hold a significant role in the library instruction program by teaching sessions by faculty request, as well as assisting in the design, promotion, assessment, marketing and implementation of the instruction program as led by the Coordinator of Research & Instruction Services. S/he will provide reference service both in person and virtually, conducting Personal Research Sessions and using chat reference software for AJCU consortial shifts as well as email reference. S/he will create LibGuides for general and course-specific use; act as liaison to one or more Montserrat clusters; lead the Outreach & Engagement Team; and serve as Librarian by Department for several academic departments.
This is an Exempt level position.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: http://offices.holycross.edu/humanresources/benefits
An ALA accredited MLS. 1-3 years of experience in library instruction and outreach/marketing. Experience teaching and presenting, preferably in academia. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Web editing experience; graphic arts skills a plus. Fluency with social media.
Please apply at: http://holycross.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=55418