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

Posted October 12, 2021

Description:

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College’s Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College’s website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Job Description:

Title: Student Success Librarian/Systems & Electronic Resources

Unit: MCCC Professional Staff, Grade 5, Librarian

Department: Library Services

Reports To: Director of Libraries

Date: October 4, 2021

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 in 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 College 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 College library.
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:

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
Experience with equity-minded work and working with individuals of diverse identities such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and veterans, including those with different levels of academic preparation and 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 MCCC Professional Staff Position.

Salary Range: MCCC Grade 5 Librarian minimum base salary with a Master’s Degree is $59,244. Actual salary is dependent on the collective bargaining agreement classification placement review of education and experience.

Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits which include:

High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees’ Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth’s Mass4You, employee assistance program

Location: Bedford and Lowell campuses

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Expected start date: November 15, 2021

Application Deadline: October 25, 2021

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas

How to apply:

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

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Middlesex Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 781-280-3536 or [email protected]

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education – Middlesex Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education – Middlesex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.