User Experience Librarian

Description

User Experience Librarian

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW seeks innovative, service-oriented candidates for our User Experience Librarian position. This Librarian assists with all primary library functions, with a focus on the preservation, discoverability, and accessibility of our library materials. Additionally, this position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting patrons with research inquiries, participating in the Library’s instructional programs; providing Circulation Desk coverage, and assisting with special projects.

This is a full-time position with hours generally, Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00, except for one evening per week during the academic year and two Saturdays per month. Must be flexible and willing to vary hours depending on library and patron needs.

An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or substantial completion toward this degree or appropriately related discipline with one (1) year of related experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties. Knowledge of OCLC and one of the major ILS systems. Strong service orientation. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Law library experience is desirable, although we will train the right candidate.

Excellent benefits including tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

Western New England University (WNE) is a private, nationally ranked, comprehensive institution with a focus on preparing work-ready and world-ready graduates. Founded in 1919 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a division of Northeastern College, WNE?s 215-acre suburban campus serves more than 3,700 students, including over 2,500 full-time undergraduates. More than 47,000 alumni have earned degrees through its 90+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs at Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and School of Law. Students come from 39 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries. Of 45,104 living alumni, 30% remain within the region, residing in the four Western Massachusetts counties and northern Connecticut.

WNE is classified among nationally ranked universities in US News and World Report, and among the Top 100 Undergraduate Engineering programs, and in the Doctoral/Professional Universities category in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Western New England University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates whose background may contribute to the further diversification of our community.

In alignment with the University’s commitment to health and safety, all Faculty and Staff are required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.