Library Administrator

Department: VP Academic Affairs

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits.

The Library Administrator performs duties in connection with patron assistance, circulation, collection maintenance, and other basic library functions. They also aid library users in locating and using materials; charge, renew and discharge library books and materials; and perform related work as required. This candidate will also aid in the maintenance, preparation, distribution and lending of library books and other materials.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist library users by responding to inquiries and providing information concerning library materials, library and college rules and procedures, and library facilities;
• Provide general reference services; train and assist library patrons in the use of the online catalog, reference, book and periodical collections, and electronic resources;
• Charge, renew and discharge library materials to record the disposition of library materials; maintain records and statistics of circulation and other daily activities;
• Verify proper location of books and other library materials by searching the library for misplaced items, retrieving books as requested, and placing books and other library materials in the proper locations to facilitate use and accountability of library materials;
• Assist and instruct users in the operation of copiers, printers, and any additional equipment;
• Perform bibliographic searches for faculty and for other purposes;
• Create and update LibGuides and other instructional tools;
• May provide support to library systems including Koha, LibGuides and Summon;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• MLS (Master of Library Science) or equivalent from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited institution with previous experience in the utilization of library automated systems and electronic reference resources;
• Demonstrated written and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $20 per hour

Position Type: PT - Seasonal/ Temporary

Application Deadline: December 1. 2023, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, lmacdonald@massbay.edu, (781) 239-3147, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.