Part Time - Reference and Instruction Librarian

Job Summary

The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides research assistance and teaches information literacy skills to support student learning and academic success. The role collaborates with faculty, delivers library instruction, and connects users with appropriate information resources

Principal Accountabilities

• Promote information literacy by teaching students the knowledge and skills to access and evaluate information effectively, using current technologies in a classroom setting.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective library instructional programs.
• Provide reference and research services to students, faculty and other library users using electronic and print tools and resources.
• Design and develops library instructional materials and guides in various formats
• Participate in management and configuration of the library integrated software, website and electronic databases.
• Collaborate with faculty regarding library assignments, instruction, collection development, etc.
• Participate in library planning and the development of policies and procedures.
• Participate in evaluation and development of the library collection.
• Train and supervise nonprofessional library staff; share in the management of public service operations.
• Work collaboratively with college faculty and administration. Serve on faculty councils and committees.
• Participate in professional activities and maintain familiarity with theory, practices and trends in college libraries.
• Maintain and foster a study-friendly atmosphere in the library.
• May also manage or participate in acquisitions, cataloging and processing procedures as needed.
• May also provide inter-library loan services for faculty and students.
• Perform other library and college related duties as assigned.