Public Services Librarian, Reference and Access Services, Library Lecturer - Eastern Connecticut State University,
J. Eugene Smith Library. Part-time, no benefits. Up to 19 hours per
week, depending on library needs and budget allocation. Evening and/or
weekend work will be required. Punctuality is expected. Temporary;
renewed semester by semester at the University’s discretion.
Responsibilities: Provide reference assistance to
patrons, including demonstrating the use of library tools and equipment,
answering the reference phone, email, chat, keeping statistics on
reference queries, etc. Assist in staffing the Circulation Desk and
supervising staff and students as needed. Other duties as library needs
dictate, including instruction and collection development, and marketing
of library events.
Required Qualifications: An ALA accredited Master’s
degree or its international equivalent. Knowledge of and experience
with online library databases and printed library resources. Excellent
communication and human relations skills; flexibility in dealing with a
busy and rapidly changing environment. Comfortable and competent in an
online environment. Good technology skills including Microsoft Office
suite. Friendly, welcoming demeanor and ability to work well with a
diverse patron group, including students, faculty, staff and local
community patrons. Grace under pressure required.
Desired Qualifications: Academic Library experience;
experience with ExLibris Alma/Primo; familiarity with business reference
sources, supervisory experience; experience in one or more Access
services areas (circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan).
Qualified applicants should send a letter of
application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to the
attention of Janice Wilson, Director of Library Services, J. Eugene
Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street,
Willimantic, CT 06226. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received. Electronic submissions are accepted and encouraged. (Wilsonj@easternct.edu)
