Part-time Reference Librarian, Rivier University, Nashua, NH

Posted November 19, 2016

Job description:

Provide library reference service to faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons. In the absence of the Access Services staff, oversee circulation desk activity and supervise student workers. Assist with other tasks within the Library.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide the full range of professional reference services to the University community, offering assistance and instruction in the use of online research databases, the online library catalog, and various reference resource materials, using print, electronic, and other media formats in person as well as using e-mail, phone, and online chat.
• Assist patrons as needed in the basic use of computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, etc.
• Occasionally provide library instruction sessions for patrons in research methods and general library use.
• Assist in maintaining, editing, and preparing LibGuides and other instructional materials.
• When needed, assist other library departments with tasks or projects, including access services & circulation, interlibrary loan, and technical services.
• In the absence of the Access Services staff, assist in supervising student workers and with circulation, reserves, shelving and related tasks as needed.
• Assist with library projects (such as shelf reading, inventories, catalog record enhancements), and other tasks, as needed. Assist in preparing library materials for campus events and displays.
• Participate in the libraries’ Marketing and Outreach Committee’s efforts, including promoting library services, resources, and programming, via social media and traditional methods including promotional publications. Assist in planning, hosting and coordinating library programs.

Schedule: Hours are Monday 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm (9:00 pm during the summer) and every other Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. This is a year-round position, excluding certain breaks and holidays.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS degree or MLS degree candidate (a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge skills and experience are acquired may be considered). Experience working in a library, academic library experience preferred. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with conducting reference interviews and searching research databases. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic technical troubleshooting.

Preferred: Some experience with library circulation systems, as well as supervisory experience.

Submit letter of intent, resume and the contact information for three professional references to: Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Main St., Nashua, NH 03060 Attn: PART-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN or email to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those candidates who apply by December 2, 2016.