Reference Librarian/Assistant (part-time), Emmanuel College, Boston, MA
Posted May 11, 2015
About Emmanuel College:
Founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur as the first Catholic college for women in New England, Emmanuel today is a coeducational, residential college with a 17-acre campus in the heart of Boston’s educational, scientific, cultural and medical communities. As part of its Catholic identity, the College encourages students, faculty, administrators and staff of all religious backgrounds to learn, teach, and work in a respectful, civil environment shaped by strong ethical values, a commitment to social justice and service, the Catholic intellectual tradition and the global mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Job Description:
The Reference Librarian/Assistant will perform reference, public service, and some technical service duties; oversee all library operations nights, weekends, and holidays; assist library patrons in the use of electronic resources; assist with scheduled information literacy classes; and participate in special projects.
Essential responsibilities will include:
- Serve as “Librarian-in-Charge” for all library operations, and student workers during night, weekend, and holiday shifts.(Student workers are assigned their specific tasks by their supervisor, the Library Administrative Assistant)
- Provide reference and information services, including database searching instruction, and assistance with the use of print materials.
- Provide coverage in circulation, reserves, and media services, as needed.
- Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting reference computers and printers.
- Input reference transactions into the reference statistical database.
- Assist with reference projects to enhance library users’ research skills.
- Aid in the supervision of student workers who report to the Library Administrative Assistant.
The hours for this part-time position will be: Tuesday 7:15AM – 12:00PM, Wednesday 5:00PM – 10PM and Thursday 3:00PM – 10:00PM
Requirements:
- MLS or MLS candidate, who has completed the Reference course.
- 1-2 years library reference, or related customer service.
- Ability to supervise student workers and oversee media services at night, on weekends, and holidays.
- Also: knowledge, skills, and facility with both print and electronic resources; facility with new technologies; ability to work successfully in a team environment and individually; willingness to provide library instruction under the supervision of the Head of Reference; ability to work closely and effectively with students and faculty; good interpersonal and communication skills; and ability to participate in and initiate special projects.
Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. After submitting your resume with this application form, you will be prompted to complete an Applicant Profile where you will be able to upload your cover letter and list of references.In order to be considered for this position, you need to submit all three documents: a resume, cover letter and a list of three references. Apply at: http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=59364