Student Success Librarian - Middlesex Community College at Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Massachusetts

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Middlesex Community College


Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Location: Bedford, MA Category: Full-time Staff Posted On: Fri Nov 15 2024 Job Description:

Title: Student Success Librarian

Unit: MCCC Professional Staff, Librarian Classification, Grade 5

Department: Library Services

Reports to: Director of Libraries

Date: November 15, 2024

General Summary: Middlesex Community College seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused Student Success Librarian reporting to the Director of Libraries. This position is designed to support MCC's goals for community engagement, inclusive excellence, and student success to continue our growth within the context of a new strategic plan. The Student Success Librarian will work collaboratively with our team of Student Success Librarians who are highly committed to excellence in library programs and services. The individual is responsible for providing library services such as information literacy instruction, reference service, research support and outreach expertise for the libraries' academic and co-curricular partners. The Student Success Librarian will promote a positive work environment, communicate effectively and identify ways to promote library goals and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues and faculty to develop student centered information literacy programs services and resources integrated into courses and Pathways.
• Provide in-person and online reference, information and research assistance to the college community that are student centered and emphasize active learning on both campuses.
• Participate and provide library services to college programs and events that support student recruitment, academic preparedness and retention efforts.
• Work collaboratively with Library and campus stakeholders to assess library outreach to diverse student populations; develop and gather data to make evidence based, user-focused decisions about services and programming.
• Collegially and actively participate in planning processes and contribute to all areas of library operations.
• Promote and facilitate adoption of open educational resources (OER) (and other affordable alternatives to commercial textbooks when OERs are unavailable) through advocacy, outreach, education, and support.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of our instructional services by applying sound and current assessment principles and methodologies.
• Develops user guides, online tutorials and training materials and works with the Library Website Team to ensure continuity between these to ensure the best possible user experience.
• Stays abreast of innovations and best practices in teaching information literacy skills. Models innovation in this area and collaborates in innovative approaches with the teaching librarians.
• Pursues outreach partnerships with campus programs and departments to support faculty in all areas of the college and seek opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs.
• Collaborates with other librarians to explore, develop, and promote the use of emerging technologies, especially those that support the library's instructional goals.
• Assists in the development and documentation of library policies and procedures.
• Participates in collection development activities.
• Assists in the development of library programs and services that provide opportunities to people beyond MCC which support and enrich the communities we serve.
• Serves as a backup for other library staff in their absence.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field; with three (3) years experience and/or training that includes library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging, and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve library goals.
• Teaching or instruction experience, whether in a library or other educational setting.
• Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience that includes reference service, and bibliographic instruction in an academic library.
• Strong commitment to information literacy instruction and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats.
• Knowledge of library database searching, the research process, and principles of active learning as applied to information literacy.
• Knowledge of current teaching pedagogies and experience designing and implementing engaging learning activities.
• Experience with student learning outcome assessment standards, tools and practices as applied to information literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using LibGuides, Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe Captivate or Camtasia.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $68,201 is the starting salary for a Grade 5 position with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of two days of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.

Expected Start Date: January 2025

Application Deadline: December 6, 2024

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