Library Services Coordinator jobs in Worcester, MA

General Statement of Duties:

The Coordinator of Library Services: Coordinator of LaChance Library Operations is an integral part of the LaChance Library staff (4 staff members plus the Assistant Dean) and the Collaborative Learning Commons (CLC). The CLC is comprised of LaChance Library, the Learning Success Center, and Testing Services; they share a common strategic plan and physical space. The successful candidate will see to successful daily operations of LaChance Library through collaboration with LaChance Library staff and other CLC departments. The candidate will engage stakeholders (especially students and faculty) to advance information literacy through both traditional and innovative means. The candidate serves as point on digital systems and social media, including their operation and maintenance as well as integration into policy and practice across library services. A strong understanding and interest in varied academic library functions is essential to this position. Empathetic listening, critical and creative thinking, and strong collaboration and communication skills are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of the Collaborative Learning Commons (CLC), coordinate the daily activities and functions of library services within the CLC and in support of Gardner campus patrons.
• Assist in the development, management, and implementation of library policies, programs, and systems that function in coordination with CLC goals and functions;
• Serve as administrative lead for library computer systems including maintaining comprehensive user manuals and databases.
• Develop and teach information literacy as part of the Library Instruction Program.
• Provide reference services via the Gardner Campus Library Research Help Desk and virtual presence.
• Contribute to library staff efforts in outreach, collections, space, and systems improvements.
• Provide basic circulation services in limited and/or exigent circumstances at MWCC Gardner Library location.
• Engage in professional development activities as assigned, or as requested and approved, to maintain professional knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with MCCC Contract Article 12.04 A.6.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science, or closely related field;
• Five (5) years 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of service to varied student demographics, including historically-marginalized students, first generation, student-parents, and students with accommodations;
• Experience with multiple academic library areas, including systems, instruction, technical services, access & information, and reference/research.

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

Campus Title: Coordinator LaChance Library Operations
Salary: $63,608.00-$108,418.00 **

**** Actual Salary determined by education, experience, and any applicable grant limitations per the collective bargaining agreement. Applicants should be aware it is unlikely the salary will be at or near the top of the range.

Grade: 6
Employee Status: Full Time
Benefits: Yes
Hours per Week: 37.5
Number of Weeks: 52

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.