Educational Assistant (Embedded Librarian) - Manchester Community College

Educational Assistant (Embedded Librarian) - Manchester Community College. Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters, 10 hours per week, Perkins Grant Funded. Anticipated Starting Date: September 2013. Minimum Qualifications: Manchester Community College Library, Manchester Connecticut, is seeking a library science graduate from an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS program for a position as an embedded librarian. A demonstrated understanding of the mission of the community college as well as a demonstrated ability to respond to and work with multiple constituencies and support a culturally and ethnically diverse population is essential. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. Responsibilities: The embedded librarian works collaboratively with faculty to assist students in online (through Blackboard Learn) and hybrid courses with a research emphasis, providing research assistance and other library services in person and virtually. Responsibilities include: working with students to locate scholarly articles in subscription online databases, locating books and other materials, assisting students with proper citation formatting and avoiding plagiarism, formulating search strategies, and evaluating research materials. The embedded librarian will also be responsible for monitoring online research discussions and questions, resolving technical difficulties in accessing online materials, and will inform students of all new library services. The embedded librarian will also be responsible for designing online subject guides (LibGuides) for various disciplines. Other duties include providing on ground research assistance to students, faculty and staff in the MCC Library. Minimum Salary: $29.88 per hour; subject to collective bargaining increases. Application Procedure: Send letter of intent, resume, names and addresses of three references to: Paula Cook, Associate Director of the Library , Manchester Community College, PO Box 1046, Great Path, MS #15, Manchester, CT 06045-1046 OR via email to: pcook1@manchestercc.edu. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Manchester Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.