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Reference and Instruction Librarian, Lasell College, Newton, MA

Posted July 5, 2016

Division: Academic Affairs Department: Brennan Library
Reports to: Jill Shoemaker, Head of Research Services

Employment Status:

  • Part Time (20 hours a week)
  • Academic Year, 10 months (20 hours per week)

JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports directly to the Head of Research Services. Provides research level library services and answers reference and research questions via the Information Desk, chat, phone, text message. Provide services to students (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty. Work regularly scheduled hours at the service desk. Assist with information Literacy instruction to graduate and undergraduate students. Work scheduled hours on the Reference Desk. Provide online services to distance education undergraduate and graduate students, both on-campus and virtual. The librarian develops materials and guides to support the undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Work assigned hours on the Reference Desk.
  2. Assist with teaching Information Literacy classes. 
  3. Conduct outreach to graduate students and faculty, using in-person and online opportunities.
  4. Participate in major initiatives and programs that impact library services.
  5. Work closely with the Head of Research Services to create web content designed to promote and facilitate information literacy.
  6. Work closely with the Head of Research Services to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of library instruction efforts.
  7. Create LibGuides or other online tutorials.
  8. The librarian attends and participates in department, college, and professional activities and meetings that contribute to professional growth and competence.
  9. Create, develop, maintain, or contribute to the library social media tools.
  10. Other duties as assigned by the Head of Research Services and the Library Director

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

  • Minimum Education level: MLS or MLIS from an American Library Associate accredited institution. Successful candidates would have at least 2 years of library experience.
  • Computer skills: Experience using information resources and tools used in academic libraries, such as bibliographic databases, discovery layers, search engines, citation management tools, etc. Librarian must have experience using standard desktop software.
  • Other Requirements of the Job: Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work with fellow Library staff, student workers, Lasell faculty and students, Lasell Village residents, and members of the public. Ability to lift and carry light to moderately heavy boxes.

DESIRED:

  • Professional experience in an academic library experience.
  • A working knowledge of teaching instruction sessions to undergraduate and graduate students.
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