Reference & Research Librarian

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The Reference and Instruction Librarian will

• Provide research and information literacy support and instruction to GW students and faculty.
• Hold in-depth, one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty on a variety of topics and provide research assistance via chat, email, and phone.
• Provide support and training to users for the library's online resources including databases, citation management, and research tools, and maintains research guides and other online materials to support student and faculty educational and research activities

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the posistion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

• MLS or a combination of a graduate degree and professional experience in libraries.
• Experience searching literature and full-text databases.
• Experience teaching information literacy skills and providing reference services.
• Experience with supporting systematic and scoping review projects or teaching about systematic and scoping review methodologies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: University Libraries Family Sub-Family Stream Level Full-Time/Part-Time: Hours Per Week: 20-40 Hiring Range 31.20-36.00 Work Schedule: Hours vary based on business need. Hours generally 8am-5pm (Monday through Friday) Position Designation: Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person) Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

This role is available on either a part-time or full-time basis (20-40 hours per week) based on business need.

Position Type: Posting Number: T001344 Job Open Date: 11/05/2026 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Applicant Review Will Commence On: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your expected hourly range?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents