Reference Librarian (PT) Location: Utica, NY Job Type: Part-Time, 10-Month Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seekingReference Librarians for the Utica Campus Library. Key responsibilities for this position include: + Provides general reference services in person and online; + Provides excellent customer service: welcome patrons, enforce library policies, assist in opening and closing the library as needed; + Conducts instructional sessions as part of the library’s information literacy program; + Provides computer-related assistance to patrons in library lab areas; + Assists with the creation of research guides and online tutorials in support of library instruction and other library services; + Oversees library facilities and ensure smooth operations at assigned campus location; + Contributes to special projects as assigned; + Other duties as assigned by the Director of College Libraries Work Schedule: Possible shifts include Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm-9:00pm; Friday,10:00am-3:00pm; and Sunday, 2:00pm-7:00pm. Hours per week:20 - 29 This is an academic-year position, working during the Fall and Spring semesters. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: + Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program, or anticipated completion by December 2025 + Service-oriented, reliable, and flexible + Excellent customer service skills + Ability to work independently Preferred Qualifications: + Academic library experience, knowledge of emerging technologies, and experience working with a diverse population Additional Information: + Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. + Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you. To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit:https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire. Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour For full consideration, apply by: 8/25/2025 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all shifts are filled. Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Send to a Friend