Opening emailed May 2nd:

Librarian: Reference & Instruction (Part time)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Great opportunity for a librarian who is dedicated to serving patrons, nimble in a fast-paced environment, and eager for challenge and change. Responsibilities include providing reference assistance in person, by phone and email to a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff; instructing individuals and classes on the research and use of print and electronic information; collaborating with library staff on projects, including collection development, building web resources, and creating research guides; and providing technology support for desktop applications. Must be able to work 14 hours per week: 1 to 2 week nights, alternating weekend days, and some weekday hours to enable integration into the library staff and participation in the instruction program.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master of Library/Information Science degree. Previous reference and instruction experience required. Experience with Microsoft Office XP software. Will consider candidates who will receive MLS by June of 2008.

ABOUT LESLEY UNIVERSITY

Located in Cambridge, MA, Lesley University offers undergraduate and advanced degrees that prepare women and men to become leaders in education, human services, the arts, environmental studies and a variety of other professional fields. A national leader in quality teacher preparation, the University prepares more teachers than any other private institution in Massachusetts and is one of the largest providers of graduate education for classroom teachers in the U.S. The Lesley main campus is located on Mass Ave., between Harvard and Porter Squares.