Liaison Librarian

Liaison Librarian Chestnut Hill, MA, United States | req10852 Posted on: 6/2/2026 Back to Search Boston College Introduction Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description The Liaison Librarian reports to the Head Librarian of the Theology and Ministry Library, and is responsible for the provision of research and instruction services at the Theology and Ministry Library and the Catholic Religious Archives (CRA). In addition, they select materials and maintain the overall quality and content of the Theology and Ministry Library collection.

Responsibilities:

• Provides reference and research assistance in person, virtually, or over the phone.
• Assists with staffing the CRA reading room, registering and providing an orientation to researchers, monitoring appropriate use and handling of archival materials, and providing other assistance as needed.
• Designs and provides instruction in the effective use of library and archival resources for theological research.
• Selects materials and maintains the Theology and Ministry Library collections.
• Serves as a liaison with faculty to develop collections and to heighten awareness of research tools, resources, and digital technologies.
• Supports and builds relationships with other Catholic institutes and academic programs on campus.
• Creates and maintains guides to library and other online resources.
• Works with the Head Librarian to evaluate and set goals and objectives for library services.
• In consultation with the Head Librarian, establishes guidelines for maintaining the collection.
• Serves on pertinent Libraries-wide committees and task forces.
• Serves as needed at the Circulation Desk.

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and full-time equivalent hiring ranges:

Senior Liaison Librarian:

$78,100 - $97,650; 5 years professional Librarian experience

Liaison Librarian:

$70,850 - $88,550; 3 years professional Librarian experience Requirements This position requires an ALA-accredited MLS; a graduate degree in theology or a related field of study and previous project management experience are preferred. The Liaison Librarian role requires at least two years of directly related experience. The Senior Liaison Librarian role requires a minimum of five years of directly related experience. Candidates must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; proven teaching skills; the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment; demonstrated problem-solving skills; proficiency in the use of online resources, research databases, and primary source/archival materials; and general familiarity and facility with current library-related technologies. Please submit BOTH a cover letter and resume Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: 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 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b 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 https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination. As an applicant for employment, you are entitled to a copy of Boston College's Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, located on the Campus Security Information Page. This web page contains Boston College's campus safety program, which includes the University's safety policies and campus crime statistics reported during the previous three years, as well as the University's fire safety program. To request a paper copy of this report, please contact the Boston College Police Department at 617-552-4446. 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 https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.