Reference Librarian - Lincoln College of New England (LCNE), Southington

Reference Librarian - Lincoln College of New England (LCNE), Southington, is searching for a dynamic, student-focused, full-time Librarian for the Southington campus. LCNE is a growing institution, offering Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor level programs. The LCNE library staff pride themselves on personal service to students, providing focused attention and encouraging academic resilience. This position: assists students and staff with reference research, performs basic circulation functions, manages interlibrary loans, teaches bibliographic instruction sessions, creates instructional library materials, operates and maintains library technology, performs site opening functions, and other duties as assigned by the college. The ideal candidate will possess: a positive attitude, a desire for lifelong learning, critical thinking skills, the ability to provide guidance to student workers, prior academic library experience, collaborative capabilities, excellent communication skills, goal-oriented and solution based problem solving skills, and a passion for helping students achieve their personal and professional goals. The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with an MLS preferred. This is an hourly, 35-hour-per-week position. Most shifts are in the daytime hours, although night and weekend shifts will occasionally be required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Shawn Fields, Director of Library Services and Learning Center, SFields@LincolnCollegeNE.edu. The deadline for applications is June 21, 2014. LCNE is an equal opportunity employer.