Job Description

Assistant Librarian (Part-Time)

POSITION: Part-Time Assistant Librarian (Assistant Librarian): Library Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA Unit PT Professional Position; up to 18 hours/week; academic year only (September - May), excluding Winter and Spring Breaks.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing high quality research assistance to students and faculty in active virtual and in-person academic environments.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 8:00pm, academic year only September-May, excluding Winter and Spring Breaks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing reference and research services to students, staff, and faculty both face-to-face, and using text, chat, and email
• Aiding students with information literacy and academic technology needs
• Conducting library instruction sessions
• Providing circulation services using Koha ILS
• Assisting in the operation of the student computer lab
• The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Assistant%20Librarian%20-%20HB%201203.doc

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging, and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency with instruction on research and information sources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Recent work experience in a library setting.
• Ability to work independently and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

SALARY: $35.31/hour, Non-benefited position. This position is eligible for all-purpose paid leave hours in accordance with the MCCC CBA.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 2025

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