Research & Instruction Librarian

Job no:

R-0000003140

Position Title:

Research & Instruction Librarian

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

Hybrid

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$76,806.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

07/06/2026

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke College seeks a collaborative and creative Research & Instruction Librarian to support teaching, research, and information literacy across the campus community. As part of the Research and Instructional Support team within Library, Information, & Technology Services (LITS), this role partners with faculty and students to strengthen research skills, develop library collections, and contribute to an engaging academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach research and information literacy sessions across disciplines.
• Provide one-on-one research consultations for students and support for faculty research assignments and projects.
• Develop and manage subject-based library collections in collaboration with faculty.
• Offer workshops and co-curricular programming on research, information literacy, and related topics.
• Participate in outreach, campus programming, and library, college, or consortium committees.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse communities.
• Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience in research support, teaching, or libraries preferred.
  
  
  

Education

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS (or equivalent), or an advanced degree with significant professional library experience.
• Candidates nearing completion of an MLS/MLIS are encouraged to apply.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Reports to the Head of Research Services; no supervisory responsibilities.
• Hybrid schedule eligible (up to one remote day per week during the academic term).
• Occasional evening or weekend campus events may be required.
  
  
  

Full Job Description

Starting Salary: $76,806-$99,847 (commensurate with comparable experience)

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
  
  
  

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