Librarian-Reference and Instruction

Department: Library

Reports to: University Librarian

Scope and Purpose:

The AUK Library seeks a dynamic and service-oriented Reference and Instruction Librarian. This full-time position supports the research and learning needs of undergraduate students in a liberal arts environment through research assistance, course-integrated information literacy instruction, and faculty collaboration.
The ideal candidate will hold master's in library and information science (MLIS), with strong communication skills and experience in an academic library.

The Reference and Instruction Librarian provides reference and instructional services to library users. This position offers opportunities to work collegially with other librarians and faculty members in designing instructional services and library-based assignments, developing information literacy objectives, selecting library resources, and contributing to the daily operation of the library.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, teach, and assess information literacy sessions at various levels throughout the curriculum
• Design engaging and effective class activities and lesson plans based on the ACRL's Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Deliver, design and assess general reference services.
• Assist students, faculty, and staff in making effective use of library resources through virtual and in-person reference assistance, instruction sessions and one-on-one research consultations.
• Promote information literacy instruction and seek ways to expand and refine the library instruction program through collaboration with faculty; Develop print and online research guides and other instructional materials.
• Establish assessment techniques to measure library instruction program and learning outcomes.
• Provide input in the selection and withdrawal of library resources based on academic programs’ needs/feedback.
• Provide overall supervision and direction to student workers and others in the use of library materials, services or facilities.
• Provide interlibrary loan and document supply services.
• Provide library orientations to visiting groups, schools, and the outer community whenever necessary.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education:

• Master's degree in library and information science.

Experience:

• Experience in an academic library preferred.

Job Details

Preferred Candidate