(MCCC, Non-Benefited) Librarian, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA
Posted February 17, 2019
Holyoke Community College: the opportunities you want; the future you’re looking for.
For over 65 years, Holyoke Community College has been a gateway to quality education and career advancement. Seeking to realize their dreams and aspirations, more than 100,000 students have come through the open doors of the College. HCC offers over 100 different academic options.
The Commonwealth’s oldest community college, Holyoke Community College serves more than 10,000 students annually in credit and noncredit programs and courses. The college has the highest transfer rate of any community college statewide, holding articulation agreements with more than 27 colleges and universities. Recognized for its Honors Program, distance learning curriculum, learning communities, and service to students, HCC also offers business development opportunities through the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development.
Job Description:
Provide reference services and information literacy instruction in conjunction with other professional librarians.
Duties:
- Provides reference support for students and faculty using print and online resources.
- Develops information literacy materials and teaches library classes/workshops.
- Participates in collection development responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school; professional experience in reference and instruction; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to work three shifts a week with an 8:00 a.m. start time.
Equivalency Statement: Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
Compensation: $28.29/hr., non-benefited.
Hours: 12-15 hours per week
Start Date: March, 2019
End Date: May 31, 2019
Funding: Trust
Additional Information:
Holyoke Community College is committed to excellence and opportunity through diversity in education and employment. Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin, in its education programs or employment.
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) and
- List of references with names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references
Deadline: Screening will begin will applications received by February 28, 2019. Additional applications may be considered until position is filled.