Librarian I - Public and Administrative Service job at State of Massachusetts in Haverhill, MA, Lawrence, MA

Title: Librarian I - Public & Administrative Service Location: Haverhill United States Job Description: PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: About Northern Essex Community College: THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success. Job Description: POSITION: Part-Time Librarian I - Public & Administrative Service (Librarian I): Library Services; Haverhill Campus; 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm; AFSCME Unit I SUMMARY: Librarian I employees; order new books and materials needed for the collection; aid library users in utilizing facilities; participate in the development of library policy; maintain files and records; and perform related work as required. Although this position is primarily based on the Haverhill campus, candidates should expect to work on the college's Lawrence campus periodically. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Performs duties related to the processing of payments and invoices for library materials. Maintains print and digital files and records related to the acquisition of library materials. Staffs public service desk and aids students and patrons in the discovery and use of library materials. Performs library circulation services for charging and discharging materials. Performs related duties such as contacting users concerning return of overdue materials; contacting agency personnel regarding shipping and receiving; performing bibliographical searching; opening, sorting and distributing mail; operating office and audio-visual equipment; maintaining files and records; writing narrative reports; taking inventory of books; exercising disciplinary action when necessary; filing; indexing; repairing or altering books and other library materials; and typing catalog cards, correspondence, reports, forms and other library materials using typewriter with library keyboard. Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to gather information by examining records and documents. Ability to understand and apply agency procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment. Experience building and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, including formulas. Demonstrated ability to provide positive customer service experiences for a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual (Spanish/English) Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment. Additional Information: SALARY: $1,308.48 - $1,854.99 ($34,020.48 to $48,229.89 annually), Pay grade 16. An appointment from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at Step I of the range. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors) DEADLINE: Open until filled Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military 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 statues and college policies. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job