Thursday, May 03, 2012
Educational Assistant (Embedded Librarian) - Manchester Community College Library
Educational Assistant (Embedded Librarian) - (12 Month, Part-time, Perkins Grant Funded) ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: September 2012. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Manchester Community College Library,
Manchester Connecticut, is seeking a library science graduate student
currently enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS or MLIS program for a
position as an embedded librarian. A demonstrated understanding of the
mission of the community college and a demonstrated ability to respond
to and work with multiple constituencies and involvement in support of a
culturally and ethnically diverse population are essential. Applicants
who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to
put in writing precisely how their background and experience have
prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The embedded librarian works collaboratively with
faculty to assist students in online (through Blackboard Learn) and
hybrid science courses, providing research assistance and other library
services in person and virtually. Responsibilities include: working
with students to locate scholarly articles in subscription online
databases, locating books and other materials, assisting students with
proper citation formatting and avoiding plagiarism, formulating search
strategies, and evaluating research materials. The embedded librarian
will also be responsible for monitoring online research discussions and
questions, resolving technical difficulties in accessing online
materials, and will inform students of all new library services. The
embedded librarian will also be responsible for designing LibGuides
online subject guides for various disciplines. Other duties include
providing on ground research assistance to students, faculty and staff
in the MCC Library. MINIMUM SALARY: $24.94 per hour; up to 15 hours per
week. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of intent, resume, names and
addresses of three references to: Paula Cook, Interim Associate
Director of the Library, Manchester Community College, PO Box 1046,
Great Path, MS #15, Manchester, CT 06045-1046 OR via email to: pcook1@mcc.commnet.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F. PROTECTED GROUP
MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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Location:
Manchester, CT, USA