Full-Time Research, Instruction, and Collection Development Librarian


POSITION: Full-Time Research, Instruction, and Collection Development Librarian; Reference Librarian; Library Services; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; Pay Grade 5

SUMMARY: Northern Essex Community College is hiring a professional librarian to become an integral member of the Haverhill Campus Library team. The ideal candidate will have academic library experience and be open to learning and developing new skills as an information professional. The selected candidate will become part of a strong team of professional librarians, and contribute to our student-focused information literacy instruction and research assistance programs. The candidate will contribute to the development of NECC Library services by participating on campus committees and attending meetings with library networks and consortia. As an area of special emphasis, this position will provide leadership in collection development and management for all NECC library collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:

• Research, Instruction and Reference Services (75%)
  • Provide in-person, online, virtual, phone and email reference services and assistance to students and faculty
  • Actively participate in the design, delivery, and assessment of library instruction, consistent with the information literacy framework laid out by the ALA/ACRL
  • Collaborate with faculty on developing information literacy-based student assignments, and targeting library instruction toward a shared goal
  • Use the Springshare platform of products to develop and promote resources for information literacy and library services
  • Provide circulation services to students and faculty in a positive, customer service focused manner
  • Participate in shelving of materials
  • Assist with providing information services at an academic technology desk, including the use of printers, copiers, scanners, course management systems, and other information sharing devices and programs
  • Assist in the development and management of the library's online presence through social media and other outreach efforts
  • Be forward thinking, and readily participate in professional development opportunities
• Collection development and Management (25%)
  • Development and assessment of collections to ensure they support the research, teaching and learning needs of the entire NECC community
  • Serve as a point of contact to new groups or programs that may have library resource needs
  • Run reports using Koha ILS on a regularly scheduled basis to assist with collection maintenance and development decisions
  • Develop collection development and management strategies in consultation with the other research librarians
  • Make collection development suggestions based on observed need and professional knowledge
• The Classification Specification is available at: https://www.mass.edu/shared/classificationspecs/specsmccc/Librarian - HB 1114.doc

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS, MLIS, or the equivalent advanced library degree;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience providing library services;
• Interest in delivering classroom-based instruction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years' experience in a college or university library setting, preferably in reference, instruction, and/or student services;
• Experience providing classroom-based instruction;
• Collection development and maintenance experience;
• Fluency in major library databases;
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

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


Additional Information:

GRADE AND SALARY: Anticipated salary range is $59,244 to $64,111 annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP


Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the 'Apply Now' button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and experience
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Northern Essex 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 its programs and activities as required by Title IX of 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 Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex 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 Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery



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