Research and Instruction Librarian, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Posted January 30, 2020

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for short-term and permanent placements in public, academic and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.

 

We are currently looking for qualified candidates for a Research and Instruction Librarian position at Bridgewater State University. This is a wonderful opportunity for new or soon to be graduates who are looking to develop their library skills and experience.

 

Title: Research & Instruction Librarian

Location: Bridgewater State University, Clement C. Maxwell Library

Start date: 2/1/2020

End date: 4/30/2020

Schedule: 20 hrs/wk; Monday-Thursday; 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Pay rate: $20.75 – $24.00/hr depending on level of experience 

CORI requirements: Required

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide reference services to Bridgewater State University students, faculty, and staff as well as to community users, which includes but is not limited to instructing users how to search the Library’s online public access catalog, print resources, electronic databases, and other available information sources.  

• Instruct classes in research strategies, information ethics, information discovery, library resources, and resource analysis.

• Provide limited computer assistance to Bridgewater State University students, faculty, and staff as well as to community users, which includes but is not limited to assigning temporary user accounts.

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned, which includes but is not limited to working collaboratively with other librarians and/or staff on projects related to Library services or programs.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or current enrollment in such a program.

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills including the ability to interact tactfully and skillfully with a wide variety of individuals in a diverse work environment.

• Knowledge of print, electronic, and network-based information resources and technologies.

• Ability to use technology effectively.

• Ability to adapt to change.

• Commitment to customer service excellence.

• Experience teaching or library instruction.

 

Apply here: http://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs/?rpid=277437&postid=XTJkCWuQVDg

 

Contact Amanda Fauver at [email protected] for more information. Additional information about BiblioTemps® is available on our website https://www.bibliotemps.com/