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Part Time Reference, Springfield MA

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, August 21, 2007
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Springfield Technical Community College
Reference Librarian, Part Time

Seeking experienced reference librarian to work part time in a busy and diverse academic setting.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist students and faculty in locating, using and evaluating information
  • Instruct students in the use of the online catalog (C/W MARS), databases and the Internet *Teach classes in the use of library resources
  • Promote information literacy
  • Design library handouts and displays
  • Contribute to web pages and the library blog
  • Assist in reference department projects

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MLS from an accredited library school
  • Reference experience in an academic library
  • Prefer experience with C/W MARS or similar system
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work easily with the public
  • Ability to teach library skills to groups and individuals
  • Familiarity with MS Office, Web 2.0, .asp and Blackboard preferred

Salary and Hours: $22/hr. 24-28 hours/week during academic year. May include 8 week summer session. MCCC Part time Unit Member. No benefits.

Position is open; applications will be reviewed as received until September 4, 2007

Please send letter, resume and three references with telephone numbers to:

Myra Smith
Vice President, Human Resources
Springfield Technical Community College
One Armory Square
P.O. Box 9000
Springfield, Ma 01102-9000