Reference Librarian, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Posted August 9, 2017

Springfield College seeks applications for the position of Reference Librarian in the Office of Library Services in the college’s new Learning Commons. Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy, the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others.

Responsibilities:

• Providing in-person and virtual reference services.
• Participating in collection development (print and online).
• Teaching information literacy and library instruction sessions in a variety of learning formats.
• This position is a liaison to academic departments and works to promote active working relationships between library services and academic departments and programs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Previous reference experience desirable; teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with students, with colleagues, and with faculty members.
• This position requires a 35-hour work week from Sunday through Thursday with occasional work in the evening.
• Ability to pass background check.

To Apply:

Please forward by email a resume, cover letter, and the email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references all in one document attached and directed to: Office of Human Resources, [email protected].