Reference and Instruction Librarian (Part-Time) Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Reference and Instruction Librarian (Part-Time)

Category:

Part Time Non-Benefitted

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Jun 8, 2025

Closes:

Jun 29, 2025 – 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

PT No Benefits

Position ID:

188955

About Quinsigamond Community College:

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a premier learning community recognized for teaching and learning excellence, relevant and responsive programming, student success, and community outreach and impact. The College serves over 9,500 full- and part-time, day and evening students each year. It offers 112 associate degrees and certificates in Business, Hospitality Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Automotive Technology, and General Studies. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and corporate trainings through its Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education as well as adult basic education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes through its Adult Community Learning Center. A number of courses are offered online, remote and blended to meet the needs of our diverse students. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), an indication that the institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards. QCC is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts. It is a public, student-centered institution of higher learning whose mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and training programs and services that are relevant and responsive to diverse regional and student needs. The College helps move students towards family-sustaining employment and rewarding career opportunities.

Job Description:

General Statement
The Part-Time Reference and Instruction Librarian provides reference services and instruction to students, faculty and staff online and at both the downtown healthcare library as well as the Alden Library on the West Boylston campus.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Dean for Library and Academic Support Services or designee.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Dean for Library and Academic Support Services or designee

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Staffs the reference desk and answers questions in person or via phone, email or chat.
2. Leads library instruction sessions either face-to-face or via zoom or Blackboard Collaborate.
3. Prepares course-specific materials to support students’ research needs.
4. Keeps reference and instruction statistics as needed.
5. Assists users in use of equipment, facilities and resources.
6. Assists full-time librarians on special projects in support of the services of the library.
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s in Library Science from an American Library Association Accredited Library/Information Science program. . Degree candidates who are 1-4 courses away from completing the Master’s in Library Science will be considered.
2. Experience in teaching library orientation and/or information literacy sessions to individuals and groups.
3. Experience providing reference service using print and electronic resources.
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
5. Excellent Customer Service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working in a Community College library
2. Experience providing reference and instruction support to allied health or medical programs of study
3. Experience creating Libguides or other multimedia reference resources.
4. Experience with chat reference and social media in library work.
5. Experience providing reference and instruction for distance education.

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran 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 statutes 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
Quinsigamond 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.
Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.
Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.