Library - Reference Librarian PT

Position SummaryProvides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community using tangible and digital resources and services on-site at the Ryan Matura Library, and to remote users through chat, e-mail, and other communications media.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public individually or in groups tangible and digital resources and services.Schedule includes primarily evening and weekend duties.Assists library users in locating, evaluating, and using library resources and services in multiple formats.Participates with the Head of Reference and other professional staff in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures.Performs other duties as directed; these may include:

Assisting library staff with special project;Supporting circulation operations and user engagement activitiesProviding day-to-day guidance, training, and support to student employees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

Master's degree in library science or working towards a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution;Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of print and electronic information resources.Ability to provide individualized instruction and research assistance to users with varying levels of experience.Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.Ability to work independently.Commitment to providing welcoming, inclusive, and user-centered library services.Experience providing reference assistance in an academic library preferred.

Unusual Working ConditionsEvening & weekend hours during the regular academic year