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Information Literacy Librarian Part-Time, Bay Path University Eastern MA Campus, Burlington, MA

Posted April 27, 2016

The Information Literacy Librarian provides instruction on the use of the library and its resources to students, faculty and staff; assists and tutors students in research approaches; serves as libraryservices liaison between Hatch Library and Burlington Campus.

This is a part-time position, every other Saturday, from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. Hours may vary slightly during class session breaks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Teach information literacy skills to library users at all levels of the curriculum.
  • Provide traditional and electronic reference services, including the use of print and electronic resources, to students, faculty and staff of the University.
  • Assist and tutor students throughout the research process, including use of print and electronic resources, source evaluation, and other aspects of research and writing.
  • Serve as library-services liaison between Hatch Library and the Burlington Campus.
  • Promotes actively tutoring, study groups, etc., as a means for success in the One-Day program and arranges tutoring program at the Burlington Campus.
  • Assists and tutors students.
  • Consult with faculty and Deans of the Burlington Campus to determine informationliteracy needs in relation to the curriculum and Burlington program.
  • Develop strategies to make students and faculty aware of library services.
  • Assists in print and electronic resource collection development and performs routine library duties including circulation and collection maintenance.
  • Lock and/or unlock building when necessary.
  • Attend and participate in required meetings and orientations.
  • Provide discipline-specific support to students in basic English or math skills, as needed.
  • Special research projects as needed.
  • Develop professional contacts with counterparts in other local institutions.
  • Attend trainings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Reference and instruction service experience preferably in an academic library.
  • Knowledge of electronic information services.
  • Familiarity with academic research approaches and information literacy standards.
  • Demonstrated progressively increasing administrative responsibility.
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with high quality and minimal errors.
  • Must have demonstrated service orientated attitude.
  • Able to perform work with frequent deadlines and extreme amount of external pressure to complete assignments.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and students.
  • Ability to perform work independently.
  • Willingness to work flexible and extended schedule including weekends and evenings when necessary.
  • Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.).
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
  • Should be committed to a culture of diversity, respect and inclusion.
  • General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter outlining salary requirements, resume, and contact information for four professional references. All applications should be sent electronically in MS Word format to [email protected].

An equal opportunity employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

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