Summer Librarian, Quincy College, Quincy/Plymouth, MA
Posted May 22, 2015
About Quincy College:
Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Quincy College Mission Statement
Quincy College is an open access institution that encourages academic achievement and excellence, diversity, economic opportunity, community involvement, and lifelong learning. The College facilitates valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures.
We are committed to the following values: student learning and achievement; excellence in teaching; mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration; individual and institutional integrity; and diversity of people and perspectives.
The College recognizes that our success is measured by the long-term satisfaction and achievement of our students, and the positive partnerships we develop. Our most valuable resources to achieving our mission are our faculty, administration and support staff. Each individual employee’s performance contributes to our ability to successfully achieve and excel in all aspects of our mission and values.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Librarian is a part-time professional who helps oversee the day-to-day operations of the Quincy library during the summer months. Library activity during the summer is lighter and the person in this position is expected to be able to cover several professional service points as needed. Assignment/travel for both Quincy and Plymouth Campuses as well as other local travel may be required. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
- Instruction in the use of library resources and information literacy;
- Providing reference assistance;
- Managing electronic resources access;
- Opening and/or closing the Library;
- Collection analysis and other projects as assigned.
In addition he/she assists with overseeing the tasks of student workers in performance of the following duties:
- Front Desk tasks: checking books out and in, collecting any fines, providing assistance with reserve collection, processing library materials, answering informational, directional and basic computer troubleshooting questions.
- Stack maintenance tasks including retrieving books, sorting, shelving, shelf reading, shifting books and inventory.
- Participate in mandatory training/coursework.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee student workers.
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday up to 20 hours per week from July 1, 2015 through August 25, 2015; Generally 10am to 4pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch but hours may vary somewhat within each week depending upon teaching assignments.
Status: Temporary, Limited Part Time (up to 20 hrs per week)
Supervisor: Director of Library Services
Work Year: 8 weeks (7/1/15-8/25/15)
Requirements:
Educational Criteria: Master’s degree in Library Science required (Candidates currently enrolled in MLS program may be given consideration.)
Qualifications:
- Experience in academic libraries.
- Experience with bibliographic instruction and teaching information literacy.
- Excellent customer service, collaboration and team skills.
- Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Additional Information:
Review of resumes will begin on 05/26/2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following documents online:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Names/Contact information of three professional references