Assistant Librarian, North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
Posted July 31, 2018
Part Time Assistant Librarian, Danvers Campus Library
Non-benefited, MCCC unit position
This is an 8-12 hour per week evening position during the academic semester, 4pm-8pm; days of the week will be determined based on Library needs, but will fall between Monday and Thursday evenings.
General Summary:
North Shore Community College seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused librarian reporting to the Coordinator of Public Services to provide reference and instructional services on the Danvers campus during evening hours when classes are in session. The Librarian will provide individual and group instruction sessions, assist with circulation and reserves, and participate in ongoing library initiatives. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse community of users and share a commitment to support student learning.
Specific Responsibilities
- Provides reference services, online assistance, and one-on-one library instruction that promotes the information literacy competencies of our students
- Assists in providing chat, email, and SMS reference support on an assigned schedule
- Offers class instruction in information literacy
- Participates in the assessment of student learning and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of our instructional services
- Participates in collection development activities
- Assists in collection maintenance projects
- Assists in the development of new library programs and services
- Serves as a backup for the access services assistant as needed
- Performs other duties, as required
Requirements:
- MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (MLS Candidate may be considered with appropriate coursework)
- Reference and instruction experience
- Knowledge of online databases and Internet resources
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliability and dependability are extremely important
Additional Information:
Salary: $28.29 per hour, non-benefited position
Starting date: September 6, 2018
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin in its education programs or employment pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B and 151C, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act, and regulations promulgated there under, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title VI), Part 106 (Title IX) and Part 104 (Section 504). All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Thanh Giddarie, Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at 978 739-5470, 1 Ferncroft Rd. Danvers, MA 01923.
Application Instructions:
Submit resume and cover letter indicating how your experience matches the qualifications of the position at https://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=100735