Reference & Instruction Librarian

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Mastery of course content.
• Able to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Able to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Able to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Able to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Able to teach core introductory courses and general education courses across a range of subject disciplines.

Job Requirements

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• Ability to present acceptable documentation showing their identity and that they are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work in the U.S.
• Background check required.
• No responsibility for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?

No