SLIS Jobline Your Source for Professional, Pre-Professional, and Internship Positions

Temporary Reference & Research Services Assistant Librarian, Fitchburg State University, (Fitchburg, MA)

Posted April 25, 2025

Job Description

The Full-Time Temporary Reference & Research Services Librarian will be the primary reference librarian working with the tenure-track librarians to provide reference and research services to the University community, participate in collection development liaison duties, and participate in related projects during the academic year. The Reference and Research Librarian will also assist in the supervision of student workers in reference/research duties.

Works under the guidance of the MSCA librarians, and is under the administrative supervision of the Library Dean.

Position Duties

  • Participate in the Research Help Desk rotation. Answer both ready reference and in-depth reference questions by IM, chat, email, phone and in-person.
  • Create/revise reference, subject and topic research guides.
  • Project: Review, update and build out the Research Help Desk’s FAQ on LibAnswers (Springshare platform).
  • Project: Participate in the redesign and conversion of the library’s LibGuides (Springshare platform) based on the library’s established best practices and the outcomes of a recently completed accessibility review.
  • Project: Develop and update ready reference video tutorials.

Qualifications

  • A Masters of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent Master’s degree, such as a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or a Master of Library Science and Information Science (MLS/MLIS), with degree awarded before start date.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Ability to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.

Hours & Compensation

  • Full-time
  • Contract time period: August 11, 2025 – May 15, 2026
  • Salary: According to the MSCA Bargaining Contract

How to Apply

To learn more about this position and to apply, click here.

The application closes on 5/11/2025.

Academic Positions Full-time Opportunity Professional Job Listings in New England Temporary