Reference and Instruction Librarian - Bay Path College, MA

Reference and Instruction Librarian - Bay Path College, a pioneer in innovative academic programs since 1897 and ranked in the top tier by U.S. News & World Report, seeks a creative Reference and Instruction Services Librarian with a strong commitment to public service. The person in this full-time position coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of reference and instruction services. Responsibilities include providing traditional and electronic reference services; coordinating the information literacy program; designing and teaching course-integrated classes in information literacy; helping to maintain Hatch Virtual Library web pages; collaborating with faculty; and supervising part-time reference and information literacy librarians. Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program; 3 years of relevant experience, including reference and instruction experience in an academic library as well as administrative and supervisory experience; knowledge of online databases and Internet resources; familiarity with trends in information literacy instruction and curriculum design; experience creating web pages; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours. To apply, send a curriculum vitae and cover letter that includes a summary of your qualifications, and names and contact information of four professional references to hr@baypath.edu. Application materials should be sent in MS Word format. For questions about the position or the curriculum, email Michael Moran, Director of Library and Information Services, at mmoran@baypath.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Bay Path College enrolls more than 2,000 students, offering innovative programs for undergraduate women, including the One-Day-A-Week Saturday Program, and graduate programs for men and women, on campus and through Bay Path online. For information about Bay Path College and our campus locations in Longmeadow, Charlton/Sturbridge, and Burlington, Massachusetts, please visit our web site at www.baypath.edu. An equal opportunity employer, Bay Path College is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.