Library & Learning Commons Librarian, Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA
Posted April 28, 2017
About Bunker Hill Community College:
Bunker Hill Community College is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at three satellite locations in the Greater Boston area. Recently re-certified as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, BHCC is part of the Massachusetts public higher education system, which includes 15 community colleges. Founded in 1973, BHCC is the largest community college in Massachusetts, serving more than 14,000 students each semester across all modes of instruction. The College offers more than 100 certificate and degree programs that prepare students to enter four-year institutions or to enter the workforce prepared for better and more highly skilled jobs. Sixty-seven percent of students are people of color and more than 50 percent are women.
We are looking for individuals aligned with our institutional values of access and success, excellence and innovation, economic and social justice, inclusiveness and equity, civic engagement and service, kindness and respect, and accountability and transparency. Individuals with a dedication to a dynamic educational environment, investment in the social and economic well-being of all, and belief in student-centered learning in an engaging, supportive environment are sought to fill the following position.
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Job Description:
Bunker Hill Community College seeks a self-motivated, service oriented, full-time Librarian to work as part of the Library Services team serving students, faculty, staff and community users. This position will contribute to the overall library operations, including circulation/reserves, reference, collection development, the liaison program, and Information Literacy Instruction. Duties and responsibilities include working with all library collections both physical and digital, designing and implementing instruction, and day-to-day oversight of the Library. The schedule will vary to meet the needs of the Library & Learning Commons. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse library users and library staff.
Position Description:
- Provide library service and bibliographic instruction that supports student success in both the library and online environments
- Work as part of a team at the circulation/lending/inter-library loan and reference assistance service points in the Library in support of student success
- Provide information literacy instruction
- Work as part of a team to develop and offer innovative methods of instruction in information literacy in support of student success
- Provide professional library services to community college students, faculty and staff and assist them in the use of the library’s print and online resources
- Provide onsite and virtual reference services and assist students in the use of student computers and printers
- Assist in collection development activities including materials selection, collection assessment, and weeding
- Serve as a backup in the absence of other librarians and assist with circulation functions as needed
- Work evenings and weekend rotations as necessary
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science (M.L.I.S. or M.L.S.) or closely related field from an accredited program;
- At least two years of experience that includes reference service and bibliographic instruction in an academic library, preferably in a community college setting;
- Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student population;
- Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, principles of active learning as applied to information literacy, and information literacy frameworks;
- Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats in support of students with differing levels of academic preparation, and varying physical and learning abilities;
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment;
- Familiarity with the types of digital content and online services currently in use in libraries;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using LibGuides and Microsoft Office applications;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals;
- Ability to work evenings and weekend rotation as necessary
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $54,956.00-$60,000.00. Actual Salary Will Be Commensurate With Education & Experience In Accordance With MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State Benefits. Grade 5, Unit Professional position
Review Date: To Ensure Consideration, Application Materials Must Be Received By April 27, 2017.
Application Instructions:
Submit Cover Letter and Resume Addressing the Required Qualifications to; www.bhcc.mass.edu/employment
Fax transcript files to (617)-228-3328.