Research & Instruction Librarian, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Posted June 2, 2021
Description:
The Research & Instruction Librarian will be an energetic, forward-thinking, and service-oriented individual who will work collaboratively on the Research Services team to support research, teaching, and learning at the College. The Research & Instruction Librarian’s work focuses on the broad areas of library research and information literacy instruction, faculty development, collection development, library outreach, and general support of faculty and student research. This work occurs on an increasingly diverse campus, which is deeply engaged in an anti-racism plan of action. This is a 12 month, full-time position.
Qualifications include
- MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or other advanced degree plus related experience in libraries, archives, or other research or educational institutions
- Experience with library research support, information literacy instruction, and collection development
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to successfully work with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students
- Ability to meaningfully contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals of the college and to its anti-racism plan of action
Located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, research liberal arts college for women that is gender diverse. Mount Holyoke is renowned for educating women leaders, from medical pioneers to Pulitzer Prize–winning playwrights. The oldest of the Seven Sister colleges, we are a noted leader in liberal arts education with a mission grounded in the conviction that women can — and should — make a difference in the world. Mount Holyoke College is a member of the Five College Consortium with an active and cooperative library community consisting of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts.
How to Apply:
For more information and to apply for this position, go to https://careers.mtholyoke.edu/en-us/job/492620/research-instruction-librarian. Review of applications will begin June 21, 2021.