Two temporary positions: Reference and Collection Librarians at B ridgewater, MA

[Chang, Sheau-Hwang]

Please excuse cross-postings.

Assistant/Associate Reference Librarian (Temporary, MSCA Bargaining Unit
Position) 

Core Duties:
1.  Instruction in the use of electronic and traditional resources 
    to faculty, students and staff of the college. 
2.  Conduct workshops to facilitate the use of electronic resources. 
3.  Teach information literacy classes as scheduled. 
4.  Instruct classes in research strategy and the use of library resources. 
5.  Work with faculty to coordinate library instruction with course content.

6.  Responsible for collection development for the reference area. 
7.  Systematically review the collections. 
8.  Select the materials for the reference collection from review sources. 
9.  Serve as liaison librarian to assigned academic department. Communicate 
    with faculty for their input in the development of the library 
    collection for the specific department.
10.   Keep department informed of new library resources available in their
field. 

Qualifications:

Required:
1.  MLS from ALA-accredited library program required. 
2.  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to work with faculty, 
    students and colleagues in a team approach required. 
3.  Good oral/written communication skills and organizational skills
required. 
4.  Knowledge of electronic and network-based information resources and 
    technologies required. 
5.  Thorough knowledge of and experience with print and online resources. 

Preferred:
A strong motivation and desire to move forward in the application of new 
technologies and network-based information resources through the application

of creative approaches and innovative ideas to new challenges and
traditional 
issues.
 

Assistant/Associate Librarian, Collection Management/Serials (Temporary,
MSCA Bargaining Unit Position) 

Core Duties
1.  Evaluate and develop the library's collection of serials and electronic 
    databases in a team environment as the library moves forward in the 
    application of new technologies
2.  Initiate and maintain effective working relationships with serial and 
    database vendors.
3.  Evaluate, negotiate, and maintain file of license agreements and
contracts 
    for electronic subscriptions. 
4.  Coordinate binding budget, policies and procedures.
5.  Prepare the annual budget for serials and electronic resources. Monitor 
    the expenditure of funds, maintain records, and recommend budget
adjustments. 
6.  Oversee preparation of subscription invoices for payment through
internal 
    College systems.
7.  Prepare statistical data, budget reports and projections.
8.  Implement and manage serials applications in the Endeavor-based Library 
    Management System, including check-in, claim reports, budget management,
etc. 
    and develop activities to promote the use of the LMS and other web- and 
    network-based tools.
9.  Work cooperatively with the Catalog and Collection Development
Librarians to 
    set general policies and procedures for efficient workflow.
10. Evaluate serial gifts and administer a periodical exchange program.
11. Manage and maintain both the physical journal and microform collections
as 
    well as the electronic resources.
12. Assist patrons with use of the collection.
13. Develop and maintain various lists of serials for staff and patron use.
14. Serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments.
15. Serve as a member of the professional staff and carry out other tasks in
the 
    Library as time and schedule permit. This will include selected time at
the 
    reference desk, work on Library committees and staff meetings.
16. Represent the Library on campus or intercampus committees.
17. Keep abreast and current with changes in the management of information 
    resources through participation in electronic-based discussions, review
of 
    professional literature and attendance at professional meetings and
conferences, 
    regionally and nationally.

Qualifications:
1.  MLS from ALA-accredited library program required.
2.  Strong interpersonal skills to work with faculty, students and
colleagues in 
    a team approach required.
3.  Good oral/written communication skills and organizational skills
required.
4.  Strong knowledge of electronic and network-based information resources, 
    technologies and licensing parameters required.
5.  Prior experience with serials control in library management systems, 
    preferably Endeavor, required. 
6.  Supervisory experience preferred.

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Please visit the Web
site at <http://www.bridgew.edu/Depts/HumanRes/joblist/> for details.

To apply:	

Submit letter of interest, resume and names, addresses, telephone numbers,
and
five professional references to: 

The Office of Human Resources
Boyden Hall, Room 103
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 02325