Part-time Public Services Librarian

Part-time Public Services Librarian The Department of Library Services at Bridgewater State University is dedicated to meeting the needs of its communities, to updating its service models as pedagogies and librarianship evolve, to renewing the knowledge and skills of librarians and staff as practices change, to deploying new technologies to improve interactions with library users and to enhance user experiences. Successful candidates will be staff members who can work with their colleagues to help meet the mission of the department in serving and supporting our diverse campus community. The Clement C. Maxwell Library at BSU is open an average of 94 hours each week during the academic year. It is a busy, dynamic place with classrooms, academic and administrative offices throughout the building. The library serves all BSU students, faculty, staff, researchers from across the country and world, as well as the residents of the surrounding communities. Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed. Bridgewater State University is equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment, are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Library Services invites applications for Part-time Research & Instruction Librarians. This is a temporary, non-benefited position. This position reports to Student Success Librarian. Hours may vary slightly when classes are not in session, during final exams, and on holidays. Essential duties include providing reference and research assistance to Bridgewater State University students, faculty, community users in person, online and through other communication devices, delivering instructional support and information literacy assistance to students, faculty, and staff, teaching classes in research strategies, information ethics, information discovery, library resources, and resource analysis, assisting patrons with the use of library resources, technology, and services, participating in library outreach, programming, and student engagement initiatives, working collaboratively with librarians and staff to support departmental and library-wide initiatives, and working effectively with diverse populations in an inclusive academic environment. Other duties as assigned. Required qualifications include a master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or completion expected within 6 months of hire, a strong commitment to public services, excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills, ability to work effectively with diverse populations in an inclusive academic environment, knowledge of print, electronic, and network-based information resources, and technologies, ability to use technology effectively, ability to adapt to change, commitment to customer service excellence, and experience teaching library instruction classes or other teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include experience providing reference or public services in an academic or public library, and flexibility with work schedule is preferred. Bridgewater State University