Part-Time Lending Services Librarian, Bunker Hill Community College Library & Learning Commons, Boston, MA
Posted January 14, 2017
Summary of Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of the Library and Learning Commons, this position will contribute to the organization and supervision of the library’s Lending Services department in conjunction with the Coordinator of Library Lending Services. This position will also contribute to supervision of all library operations, providing information literacy instruction to students and faculty, as well as assessment and selection of materials for the library’s collection.
Primary Job Duties
- Interacts and provides assistance to patrons (students, faculty, staff and guests) in identifying, locating and accessing information on-campus and online
- Assist in the supervision and training of Library Assistants staffing the Lending Services desk
- Provide assistance and support of all lending services functions
- Provide technology assistance and troubleshooting of issues with computers, printers and other equipment
- Provide instructional services and research assistance in individual and group settings using print and electronic sources
- Assist in collection and reporting of statistics
- Assist in the development of guides (online/electronic and in print) to improve access and use of information including, but not limited to the navigation of databases, style and format guides, subject-specific guides, copyright, and plagiarism
- Maintain and manage course materials and process new reserves for the reserve shelf
- Assist in adapting existing or developing new procedures and policies for the library’s circulation functions
- Assist and supervise the running of the Library’s ID Station and provide assistance to students with resolving escalated issues regarding student IDs
- Maintains discipline and order in the library
- Assists with other library operations as necessary and performs other related duties as assigned by the Library Director
- Works collaboratively as a member of a team with the goal of excellent patron service
Required Qualifications
- ALA- accredited Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science (M.L.I.S. or M.L.S.)
- Familiarity with integrated library systems
- Ability to work days and evenings
- Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills- written and oral
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency using Evergreen ILS
- One to two years of post-Master’s degree experience involving library operations, Information Literacy, library information systems, and reference experience in an academic library, preferably in a community college library
- Proficiency in promoting library resources using social media platforms: Facebook, Library Thing, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, wikis.
- Knowledge of computer applications: Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
Closing Date:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Vivica Pierre, Library Director ([email protected]). Please cc Andrew McCarthy ([email protected]) and Andrew McLaughlin ([email protected]) on the email.