{"id":62,"date":"2013-04-30T14:56:11","date_gmt":"2013-04-30T14:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/04\/30\/assistant_librarianreference_archivesspecial_collections_fitchburg_state_university_fitchburg_ma\/"},"modified":"2013-04-30T14:56:11","modified_gmt":"2013-04-30T14:56:11","slug":"assistant_librarianreference_archivesspecial_collections_fitchburg_state_university_fitchburg_ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/04\/30\/assistant_librarianreference_archivesspecial_collections_fitchburg_state_university_fitchburg_ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Librarian\/Reference &amp; Archives\/Special Collections, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg MA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Assistant Librarian\/Reference &amp; Archives\/Special Collections: Full-time, 12 month, Tenure Track, librarian position. As part of the reference team, will participate in the reference and instruction schedules and delivery of services. S\/he will manage, maintain and provide access to the Librarys Archives and Special Collections department. A Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program required.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Duties &amp; responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>Archives &amp; Special Collections Archives Coordination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinate the acquisition, processing and organization of Archives and Special Collections; create finding aids; prepare and create reports; answer research inquiries; perform instruction in the use of archival materials; conduct outreach to FSU offices and other local history organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Lead librarian on digitization projects: identify projects, funding and potential partnerships and manage day-to-day aspects of projects.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate processing and organization of Fine Arts Collection.<\/li>\n<li>Implement and maintain a needs and outcomes assessment; to be integrated into the library&#8217;s strategic planning process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shared Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in reference desk rotation, including nights and weekends. Answer both quick and in-depth reference questions by IM, email, phone and for in person customers.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct library instruction sessions and participate in development of instruction curriculum; especially as it relates to Archives and Special Collections.<\/li>\n<li>Serve as library liaison to selected academic departments for both graduate and undergraduate programs as well as various campus offices.<\/li>\n<li>Provide collection development in selected subject areas.<\/li>\n<li>Promote library at outreach and special events, through social software and other campus events.<\/li>\n<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Campus Community<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Librarian responsibilities as a professional may include those in the following areas:<\/li>\n<li>Participation as a professional in public service.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in and contributions to the improvements and development of the academic programs or academic services as those programs or services relate to the library.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in and contributions to the professional growth and development of the College Community.<\/li>\n<li>Librarians attend College functions such as annual faculty meetings, commencement, and convocations; and participate and carry out assignments for committees and departmental meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please visit our online jobsite at <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.fitchburgstate.edu\">https:\/\/jobs.fitchburgstate.edu<\/a> for detailed job descriptions and to apply. Priority application review begins immediately and remains open until filled. All positions contingent upon funding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assistant Librarian\/Reference &amp; Archives\/Special Collections: Full-time, 12 month, Tenure Track, librarian position. As part of the reference team, will participate in the reference and instruction schedules and delivery of services. S\/he will manage, maintain and provide access to the Librarys Archives and Special Collections department. 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