Part-Time Assistant Librarian Danvers Campus Library, North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA

Posted September 8, 2021

Description:

20 hour per week position during the academic semester that may include two evenings per week (no later
than 8 pm) and weekend hours on a rotating basis (TBD) with the remainder of hours fulfilled when the
library is open, negotiated upon hire. Some remote hours may be possible. Requests for
reemployment are considered for renewal each semester for the academic year and for
summer sessions.

General Summary:
North Shore Community College Library seeks an enthusiastic and student-centered librarian reporting to
the Coordinator of Public Services to provide research and instructional services on the Danvers Campus
Library and through online modalities. This position is a member of the Library’s Teaching & Research
Support Librarians Team and also contributes to the Library’s strategic priorities teams as assigned. The
successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse community of users and share a commitment to
support student learning.

Specific Responsibilities
● Staffs the Library’s virtual and in-person reference and research services desks
● Contributes to information literacy initiatives and participates in the design and provision of
library instruction on-campus and online that promotes the information literacy competencies of
our students
● Works within the Library’s strategic priorities teams as assigned
● Undertakes outreach activities to faculty in assigned liaison areas
● Participates in collection development activities in liaison areas and other areas as requested by
the Coordinator of Public Services
● Participates in collection maintenance and collection assessment activities
● Follows and contributes to HELM network developments
● Assists in the development and presentation of new library programs and services at College
events, programs and institutes
● Exhibits professional growth through participation in trainings, workshops and professional
conferences
● Provides backup circulation services as needed
● Performs other duties as required by the Coordinator of Public Services or the Director of
Learning Commons Services

Required Qualifications:

1. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (MLS Candidates will be considered with
   appropriate coursework)
2. Reference and instruction experience
3. Knowledge of online databases and Internet resources
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Reliability and dependability are extremely important

Additional Information:
Salary: $30.03 per hour, non-benefited position
Starting date: Open until filled

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not
discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
genetic information, maternity leave, and national origin in its education programs or employment
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B and 151C, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title
IX, Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities
Act, and regulations promulgated there under, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title VI), Part 106 (Title IX) and Part
104 (Section 504). All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Thanh Giddarie,
Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer, and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, at
978 739-5470, 1 Ferncroft Rd. Danvers, MA 01923.

How to apply:

Submit resume and cover letter indicating how your experience matches the qualifications of the position
at https://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=135737