| | | Category: | Administrative and Professional | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | Library Services | | Locations: | Springfield, MA | | Posted: | Apr 11, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full-time | | Salary Type: | Annually | | Salary Range: | $70,929.00 - $80,311.00 | | Position ID: | 187304 | | Share | About Springfield Technical Community College :
Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
Job Description:
The STCC Library is well known among students and colleagues for our strength in support of student learning and of student success. The staff is a team of individuals who all contribute to the library's goals. Our work environment is dedicated to collaboration, creativity, and innovation. The library provides and creates exceptional content, communications, and community. The Student Engagement Librarian leads the library's efforts in reaching and serving its diverse student populations through programming, information literacy instruction, exhibitions, marketing, publications, and orientation. This individual should have a welcoming and engaging presence, with the ability to adapt strategically in order to best support students' information needs. We are seeking applicants who can participate in a dynamic, collaborative, and collegial team. Responsibilities: - Coordinate procedures and workflows related to the creation, management, and organization of library tutorials.
- Design and implement outreach and engagement events, such as workshops, guest speakers, and technology information sessions.
- Oversee library thematic displays and exhibits.
- Work independently and in teams.
- Work collaboratively with the Systems Librarian to assess the effectiveness of in-house digital resources.
- Manage the library's social media accounts.
- Represent the library at campus activities (open house, orientation, etc.).
- Act as library liaison to student ambassadors and student activities.
- Teach bibliographic instruction classes including research and assignment-specific skills.
- Deliver reference services to patrons in-person and online.
- Partner with students, faculty, staff, and librarians to enhance learning, teaching, and scholarship through the application of new technologies and emerging digital research methods across disciplines, as well as critical engagement with library collections and data.
- Demonstrated commitment to core values of integrity, respect, and fostering a work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Serve on campus and regional committees.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or closely related field.
- Three (3) years experience and/or training that includes library operations, library information systems, reference services, bibliographic instruction, circulation services, and cataloging; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated experience working at a reference desk and teaching information literacy classes.
- Knowledge of Digital Learning Object/video production, use of screencast/video production tools, Springshare tools, and GSuite products preferred.
- Knowledge of research methods for health science related fields preferred.
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.
Additional Information:
Salary: $70,929 - $80,311 annually, in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Benefits: Yes, FT Position
Union: MCCC
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa. INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING: Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
Application Instructions:
All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references. **Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY: Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.
URL: www.stcc.edu
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