Research & Instruction Services Librarian - Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA Campus.
Company Description: When Bay Path opened its doors
to students in downtown Springfield, MA in 1897, it had a very clear
goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education
to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities. From the
beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly
pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student. To
start them on the road of success. We still do. Today, that spirit and
philosophy is more important than ever in higher education. At Bay Path,
it's not just the number and breadth of undergraduate and graduate
programs that defines us-and we have many-but it is our ability to
connect the classroom to learning to leadership to experience to career
that is at the core of what we do best. We know the work that needs to
be done. Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit
institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges by
the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the
Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA and four
satellite locations, (East Longmeadow, Sturbridge, Concord,
Springfield), Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and
men) degrees, and professional certificates. We're committed to
preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether
it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online
learning platform, or through our Women as Empowered Learners and
Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them
to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change.
We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.
Job Description: Position Code: RIL. Job Type:
Part-time. Schedule/Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week. Schedule TBD
(mostly nights and weekends). Position Location: Longmeadow, MA.
Job Summary: The Research and Instruction Librarian
provides reference and information literacy instruction services to
students, faculty, and staff of the University.
Essential Duties: Provide traditional and electronic
reference desk service, including the use of print and electronic
resources, to students, faculty, and staff of the University. Design and
teach information literacy and library instruction classes or courses
to students, faculty, and staff. Maintain the reference collection and
recommend appropriate reference resources, both print and non-print.
Design and prepare documentation to assist library users in identifying,
locating, evaluating, and using all types and formats of information
resources. Develop instructional materials, such as web-based
bibliographic guides, pathfinders, and tutorials. Help create and
maintain the Hatch Library web site in cooperation with other
librarians. Collaborate with faculty to carry out and assess the
University's information literacy program and integrate library
resources and services with instruction. Participate in projects
designed to increase campus-wide awareness and use of library resources
and services. Maintain currency in reference and instruction issues and
skills by reading professional literature, participating in professional
organizations, and attending meetings relevant to academic
librarianship. Assist in routine library duties, including circulation
and collection maintenance. Attend trainings as required. Attend and
participate in required meetings. Conduct special research projects as
needed. Complete any other assignments as directed by the University.
Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
Reference and instruction service experience in academic library.
Demonstrated progressively increasing administrative responsibility.
Experience in Web page creation. Knowledge of electronic information
services and resources. Some supervisory experience. Excellent written,
verbal, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple projects
and assignments with high quality and minimal errors. Demonstrated
service-oriented attitude. Ability to perform work with frequent
deadlines and extreme amount of external pressure to complete
assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with coworkers, subordinates, and students. Ability to
perform work independently and maintain confidentiality. Willingness to
work flexible and extended schedule including weekends and evenings when
necessary. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
and within FERPA guidelines. Commitment to a culture of diversity,
respect and inclusion; demonstrated ability to build working
relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds,
perspectives, and experiences different from ones' own. General
knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role
this position plays in achieving those goals.
Additional Information: Commitment to Diversity and
Inclusion. Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to
proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures
respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color,
national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender
identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one
University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning
and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of
position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment
and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all
members of our community.
Application Instructions: Applicants for this position
should attach a cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae, the contact
information for four (4) professional, work related references and any
other relevant information pertaining to this position and your
candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/3tck5k3w65dkztxg
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University
is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and
staff. Bay Path University will become a smoke- and tobacco-free
community as of July 1, 2018. PI101014498
