Part-time Reference Librarian, Regina Library, Rivier University, Nashua, NH

Posted December 11, 2020

Description:

Provide library research assistance to faculty, staff, students, and other library patrons. In the absence of the Access Services staff, oversee circulation desk activity and supervise student workers. Assist 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.
• 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 as follows:
Week 1: Mondays 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Thursdays 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Week 2: Mondays 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm and Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm
Summer hours are similar. This is a year-round position, excluding certain breaks.

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.

How to Apply:

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. Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three (3) professional references to  [email protected]. (References will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior authorization.) For best consideration, apply before December 22, 2020.