Reference & Instruction Librarian

Position Information

Position Title: Reference & Instruction Librarian

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Library and Learning Resources

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track: Fixed Term

Job Description Summary

The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides information literacy instruction, reference help, and technology assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The position supports the services of the Library and Learning Commons. The Reference and Instruction Librarian has the ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace, and is part of a team working together to enhance students’ academic success, persistence, and completion.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• 1 year of Library experience required. Academic library experience preferred.

Essential Duties

• Interact and help patrons (students, faculty, staff, and guests) in identifying, locating, and accessing information on-campus and online.
• Develop, teach, and assess information literacy in various environments at various college locations including one-time visits to classes and in-person or online presentations.
• Support the discovery, promotion, and management of the library collection.
• Carry out special projects promoting the Learning Commons and its resources.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.