Part-Time Electronic Access, Outreach & Reference Librarian, Newbury College, Brookline, MA

Posted August 4, 2016

General Responsibilities:

Planning and implementing online and bibliographic instruction programs in support of specific academic programs in the Day Division and the Division of Continuing Education
Assist in system administration of the online catalog and Library website.
Assist in providing a dynamic and caring educational environment

Specific Duties:

Develop and implement online and bibliographic instruction programs for general and specialized Library users
Maintain dialogue with IT Department and faculty regarding collection and support needs of specific programs and courses
Evaluate existing References services. Develop new and/or revise services as necessary
Design tutorials for online and other database searches/
Perform collection management, working in close relationship with faculty
Participate in overall Library planning and development
Provide reference services and staff the Circulation Desk as necessary
Other assignments as needed

Educational Requirements: MLS from ALA accredited program

Requisite Skills:

Experience with system administration of OCLC Worldcat/Worldcat Discovery
Experience with Springshare’s Libguides CMS
Experience with Microsoft operating systems (Window 95/98/NT/2000) and Microsoft Office productivity software; working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CGI, SSI, UNIX, Web authoring tools (Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat), image editing tools (Adobe Photoshop), Web copy editing.
Able to rapidly learn new technology tools and platforms
Able to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
Adaptable, reliable, performance-oriented.
Well-versed at conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong service orientation; able to deal with a diverse clientele with courtesy and tact.
Familiarity with print and online reference resources.
Experience in teaching library skills classes or giving library presentations.
Excellent oral and written communication / interpersonal / presentation / problem-solving / organization skills. Able to relate to all levels of management and to work directly with users with varying degrees of computer knowledge.

Contact:

Amy Downing
Human Resources
Newbury College, Brookline