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Roxbury Community College – Evening and Saturday Librarian, (Boston, MA)

Posted April 7, 2023

Unit: MCCC

Department:  Library

Reports To: Reports to Director of Library

Schedule: Mon-Thur (1pm-9pm), Sat (8am-4pm)

Date: 4/2023

General Summary:
Participates in all aspects of library services. Provides reference, bibliographic instruction and information literacy services. Initiates faculty outreach. Participates in collection development. Directs library assistants.

Examples of Duties:

  • Provides reference support to students and faculty using print and online resources. Instructs individual library users in the use of library resources and services.
  • Provides group-training/instruction sessions for students in effective use of print, database and Internet resources for student success.
  • Prepares and presents library tours, orientation programs, and tailored bibliographic and information literacy instruction.
  • Serves as a member of the Academic Liaison Program providing outreach, support and instruction / research assistance for assigned programs.
  • Through the liaison program, initiates outreach to faculty on the ways that library services and resources can assist them in classroom and distance learning instruction.
  • Participates in collection development responsibilities including assessment, weeding and selection of new print and online materials.
  • Collects library use statistics. Participates in interpreting statistics and recommends plans of action.
  • Performs inter-library loan functions using online utilities.
  • Circulates library material.
  • Manages electronic resources.
  • Participates in outreach and promotion of Open Education Resources
  • Directs library assistants.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
All candidates must have legal rights to work in the United States

  • ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science with coursework in reference, the use of non-print materials and automated/online/Internet based services and bibliographic/information literacy instruction.
  • Working knowledge of Library Science techniques.
  • Working knowledge of basic computer business applications.
  • Working knowledge of automated library systems. Knowledge of Koha is a plus.
  • Ability to relate library collections to college curricula and course programming.
  • Leadership skills and analytic skills are essential as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong customer service and outreach orientation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work with adult, multicultural and multilingual student population required.
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript preferred.
  • Knowledge of Camtasia and Captivate preferred.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

  • Working experience in a community college setting.
  • 2-3yrs experience perfered.
  • Knowledge of library assessment techniques and tools.
  • Knowledge and promotion of OER use at the campus level.

Additional Information
This is a full-time, MCCC position (37.5 hrs), with full benefits.
Compensation: Starting Salary for this position is $59,405 per the MCCC Grade
5 Professional Staff Salary Grid, salary is commensurate with Education and Experience in accordance with the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include: 

As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve.

The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation.

All offers of employment at Roxbury Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check review. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and/or all persons who have an employment relationship with RCC, as deemed necessary.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, applicants should submit a resume, a cover letter and three references. Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system.

We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Apply Here- https://rcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=160954
Closes: May 8, 2023 – 11:59 PM EDT

Full-time Opportunity