Instruction & Research Services Librarian

Instruction and Research Services Librarian Boston College Libraries are seeking an Instruction and Research Services Librarian to join the Burns Library Public Services Department. As a member of the Burns Library Public Services Department, this position contributes to a robust archives/special collections instruction program and supervises and contributes to special collections/archives access and research services at Burns Library. This position is highly collaborative throughout the Libraries, particularly in the cohort (which consists of the Digital Scholarship Group, instruction team, and subject liaisons), as well as across campus. The Instruction and Research Services Librarian provides in-depth reference services onsite and remotely to meet the needs of a wide range of researchers. They assist a diverse constituency of researchers in navigating Burns Library collections by conducting research consultations and in-depth reference interviews and by assisting researchers in using finding aids, the library catalog, and other discovery tools. This position also provides face‑to‑face classroom instruction, collaborates with faculty on class objectives and material selection, and provides logistical support for the larger archives/special collections instruction program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for primary source instruction, scholarly research, and welcoming diverse communities to archives and special collections. The position collaborates closely with the Head of User Engagement and Burns Library Public Services and the other Instruction and Research Services Librarian to create, update, and maintain research and reference policies, library web pages, documentation, and training tools that promote and facilitate access to archives/special collections resources, research services, and instructional services. This is an in‑person, on‑site position at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Title and Salary Senior Librarian: $76,050 – $95,050; 5+ years related professional experience Librarian: $68,950 – $86,200; 3–5 years related professional experience Associate Librarian: $62,350 – $77,950; 1–3 years experience Requirements Master’s degree in Library and Information Science; second graduate degree and/or graduate work beyond MLS. A minimum of one year of experience in providing research, instruction, and outreach services in an archives or special collections library setting. Experience in creating and delivering archives/special collections instructional services in person and virtually, providing in-depth research services in person and virtually, project management and logistics, application of teaching and pedagogical theory. Benefits Tuition remission for employees Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance Low‑cost life insurance Eligibility for both university‑funded 401(k) and employer‑sponsored 403(b) retirement plans Paid holidays annually Generous sick and vacation pay Additional benefits can be found on Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at #J-18808-Ljbffr