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Student Success Librarian/Systems & Electronic Resources, Middlesex Community College, Bedford/Lowell, MA

Posted July 18, 2019

General Summary: The Student Success Librarian/Systems & Electronic Resources is an enthusiastic and student-focused librarian reporting to the Director of Libraries. The Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian works collaboratively with MCC librarians, faculty, staff and students, HELM network staff and vendors to support library applications, technologies and electronic resources. In coordination with the library director and coordinators, participates in developing policies and procedures to ensure smooth operation in library technology matters. Serves as the key contact person with respect to all library systems and technology issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Administers, configures and maintains the libraries’ systems including Koha ILS.
  • Works with other MCC librarians and coordinators, college information technology staff, HELM and FLO networks and vendors to maintain the library services and troubleshoot technology issues.
  • Works with other MCC librarians, coordinators and IT professionals to keep current with network and library systems, processes and procedures.
  • Participates in the libraries’ assessment efforts, including measuring and evaluating a variety of library services.
  • Plans and implements projects in cooperation with the librarians and coordinators on both campuses.
  • Provides direction and expertise all areas of library technology, including system migration, planning, training configuration.
  • Participates in other essential areas of the library such as: collection development, reference and instruction in library research and information literacy.
  • Researches, evaluates and recommends hardware and software solutions for the libraries.
  • Organizes, prepares, and presents professional development seminars for faculty and staff to update their skills in the use of library technologies.
  • Adapts to new ways of providing information to our users in response to continuing changes in library technology. Assists in developing policies and procedures in collaboration with others on the library staff   to improve existing library services or implement new ones.
  • Maintains an awareness of, and works to provide new technologies for information retrieval appropriate to our libraries.
  • Attends meetings relevant to the operation of the library and serves as the library’s representative at the discretion of the Director of Libraries.
  • Performs other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

Skills/Experience/Training Required:

  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or closely related field;
  • At least three (3) years’ experience and/or training that includes experience in providing effective Information System Management and Support in a library setting.
  • Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web and library related technology applications. Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as the Microsoft platform and products or other productivity software.
  • Experience with library operations, reference service, information literacy instruction, circulation service and library information systems in an academic library; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Cultural awareness and competency demonstrated by working with and/or understanding ofindividuals of diverse identities such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and veterans including those with different levels of academic preparation, varying physical and learning abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;

Skills/Experience/Training Preferred:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals;
  • Understanding of authentication and protocols for search and retrieval.
  • Experience with web and user-centered design, assessment methodologies and usability studies
  • Hands-on understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript/JQuery, SQL.
  • Bilingual skills a plus.

 

Additional Information:
This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, MCCC Unit Professional position with benefits.  For further information, see the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.To view the classification specification for this position link to: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Classification Specifications

Salary Range: MCCC Grade 5 minimum base salary with a master’s degree is $55,827 to a maximum of $80,039 per year. Actual salary dependent on the collective bargaining agreement classification placement review of education and experience.

Hours:  8:30am to 4:30pm

Location:  Bedford and Lowell campuses

Start Date:  August 2019

Application Deadline: 8/4/19

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Application Instructions:
Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via the online application:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

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