Location: Westfield, MA
Category: Faculty/Librarians
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Jun 2 2026
Job Description:
Campus Title: Instruction and Archives Librarian
State Job Title: Assistant Librarian
Department: Library
Job Code: HAL400
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4p.m. Will include some weekend and evening fill-in shifts.
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: General supervision by the Library Director. Evaluation by peers and administrators in accordance with the MSCA/BHE Agreement.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises 14 hours of work by archival assistants.
Salary: $56,000 - $58,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)
General Statement of Duties:
The Instruction and Archives Librarian participates in the library's general instruction program and supervises the operations of the Westfield State University Archives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:
- Works collaboratively with the Information Instruction Coordinator and other librarians to develop dynamic user-centered instructional programming that emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and high-impact practices, utilizing appropriate technologies.
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In collaboration with academic department faculty, teaches information instruction sessions and provides research consultations both online and in-person, at the service desk, and by appointment.
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Supervises operations of the University's small archives, managing accession and responding to requests for assistance. Oversees the work of archival assistants.
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Works closely with the Digital Initiatives and Technology Librarian on issues related to the Westfield State University Digital Repository.
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Serves as liaison to assigned academic departments for collection development, instruction, and research support.
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Participates in professional activities, continuing scholarship, and will serve on university committees.
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Continues professional development in the management of archives.
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Works with external entities on archival projects and grants.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent.
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Experience providing research assistance to library or museum users.
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Demonstrated understanding of current trends in library instruction, including assessment, pedagogy, and instructional technologies to support multi-modal learning.
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Demonstrated excellent spoken and written communication skills.
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Evidence of strong team orientation and a track record of successful collaboration.
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Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and to foster a culture of inclusion.
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Demonstrated understanding of archival principles and practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing and implementing instruction or training in an academic library.
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Experience working in an academic or museum archive.
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Experience managing an academic or museum archive.
Additional Information:
Salary:
Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.
Employee Benefits:
Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.
- Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
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Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
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Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
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Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
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Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.
Disability Accommodations
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.
Background Check
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.
