Assistant Librarian (Part-Time)

Job Description:

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

Requirements:

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).

Additional 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

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV 
• Official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire.

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military 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 statues 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.  Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery