Reference Librarian (Part Time), North Shore Community College, Lynn, MA

Posted January 17, 2024

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region’s workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).  

Job Description:

Part-Time Reference Librarian- Lynn Campus

Non-benefited, MCCC unit position

20 hour per week

Monday – Friday

Some evening/weekend hours, including Wednesday and Friday 1-6.

We seek diverse, equity-minded candidates who bring new perspectives and experiences to enrich our educational community. Working closely with the staff of the Lynn Campus Library, the part-time Reference Librarian is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and research assistance to students, faculty, and staff in active virtual and in-person academic environments.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Deliver engaging information literacy instruction for individuals and groups and develop innovative pedagogy to achieve desired learning outcomes.
2. Develop resources and tutorials on searching, publishing, information management, and other topics of interest.
3. Serve as a liaison with academic departments and instructors to provide library support of instruction, student learning, outreach, and collection development. 
4. Responsible for library operations during assigned working hours, including working cooperatively with circulation staff and supervising student workers.
5. Provide access services support using Koha ILS
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Library Director

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or experience and/or training that includes library operations, library information systems, reference services, bibliographic instruction, circulation services, and cataloging; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current MLIS students are welcome to apply.
• Dedicated to community college student success and committed to the values of access, equity, and inclusion with a strong commitment to public service and the provision of exceptional service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong presentation/instructional skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with little supervision.
• Patience and flexibility in handling people, technology, and problems. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Fluency in a language in addition to English (highly preferred).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

Salary: $32.00 per hour, non-benefited position

STARTING DATE:  ASAP

North Shore 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 or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or 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 Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.  The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. North Shore 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.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College’s Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College’s website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Please submit resume and cover letter indicating how your experience matches the qualifications of the position.

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