Assistant Librarian (Part-Time)

POSITION: Part-Time Assistant Librarian (Assistant Librarian): Library Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin St); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 9 hours/week, 9-month academic year only (September - May) excluding Winter and Spring Breaks.

SUMMARY: Assists in operating the library by delivering on-site and online reference and research services, providing circulation services and resource access, facilitating academic technology utilization, and conducting information literacy instruction sessions.

SCHEDULE: Monday & Tuesday, 3:30pm - 8:00pm; academic year only (September through mid-May) excluding winter and spring breaks, additional hours may be available during the summer semester based on departmental needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:

• Providing reference and research services to students, staff, and faculty both face-to-face, and using text, chat, and email
• Aiding students with information literacy and academic technology needs
• Conducting library instruction sessions
• Providing circulation services using Koha ILS
• Assisting in the operation of the student computer lab
• The Classification Specification is available at: Assistant Librarian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library Science or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training involving library operations, reference service, bibliographic instruction, circulation service, copy cataloging, and library information systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency with instruction in research and information sources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Recent work experience in a library setting
• Ability to work independently and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

SALARY: $36.55/hour, non-benefited position. This position is eligible for all purpose paid leave hours in accordance with the MCCC CBA.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: November 2026