Part-Time Reference Librarian, Rivier University, Nashua, NH

Posted February 22, 2019

The successful candidate will provide library research assistance to faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons. In the absence of the Access Services staff, other duties will include overseeing circulation desk activity and supervising student workers, as well as assisting with other tasks within the Library.

 

General Responsibilities:

• Provide the full range of professional reference services to the University community, offering assistance and instruction in the use of online research databases, the online library catalog, and various reference resource materials, using print, electronic, and other media formats in person as well as using e-mail, phone, and online chat.
• Assist patrons as needed in the basic use of computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, etc.
• Occasionally provide library instruction sessions for patrons in research methods and general library use.
• When needed, assist other library departments with tasks or projects, including access services & circulation, interlibrary loan, and technical services.
• In the absence of the Access Services staff, assist in supervising student workers and with circulation, reserves, shelving and related tasks as needed.

Schedule: 

Hours are Monday 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm (9:00 pm during the summer) and every other Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (5:00 pm during the summer). This is a year-round position, excluding certain breaks and holidays.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MLS degree or MLS degree candidate (a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge skills and experience are acquired may be considered).
• Experience working in a library, academic library experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with conducting reference interviews and searching research databases.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and basic technical troubleshooting.

Preferred:

• Some experience with library circulation systems, as well as supervisory experience.

To Apply:

Submit letter of intent, resume, starting pay expectations and the contact information for three professional references to:  Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Main St., Nashua, NH 03060 Attn: PART-TIME REFERENCE LIBRARIAN or email to [email protected].

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals are invited to apply. And, while we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. Priority will be given to those candidates who apply by March 10, 2019.