"Reference and Instructional Librarian (Pool) - Mount Wachusett Community College"

General Statement of Duties:

Provide reference service to the MWCC community, conduct library instruction for students, and work with faculty to ensure the library's collections and services meet departmental needs and interests.

Responsibilities:

• Job requires work at Gardner, Leominster campuses.
• Work with other Reference staff to plan and conduct the Library Instruction Program, which reaches day and evening, on and off-campus classes.
• Work with faculty to ensure the library's collections and services meet departmental needs and interest.
• Provide reference coverage in conjunction with other Reference librarians.
• Maintain currency in print and electronic resources.
• Help evaluate reference and instructional programs.
• Create and update bibliographies and library guides, in print and online.
• Assist with collection development.
• Assist at the Circulation Desk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or closely related field required;
• Three (3) years 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 (community college experience preferred).
• Enthusiastic public service orientation and commitment to providing user-centered services is essential.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Group instruction experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of instruction methodologies and information literacy principles preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic databases, Internet resources, integrated library systems and reference tools.
• Must have basic personal computing skills and a willingness to learn new software programs.
• Familiarity with collection development principles or experience with faculty liaison programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills exhibiting a high degree of flexibility and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use initiative to further departmental or library-wide goals.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Willingness to cross-train is essential.

Equivalency Statement

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

Additional Information:

Salary: $36.55-47.95 per hour based on Interval- Professional Staff Member (Eff 1/26)
Hours per Week: Maximum of 18 hours weekly
Number of Weeks: Varies