Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,466 - 36,493; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian to provide research and instruction support during evenings and weekends. This part-time role (10 hours per week) involves staffing the research desk, assisting with interlibrary loan requests, and managing student workers in the Makerspace. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in library science and relevant experience in providing research instruction in an academic library setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in library science.
• Experience providing research instruction in an academic library.
• Experience overseeing student workers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in research and information literacy evenings and weekends.
• Staff the research desk, monitor library communication.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests and collection maintenance.

Skills

Research instruction

Makerspace management

Supervision of student workers

Knowledge of interlibrary loan processes

Education

Master's degree in library science or related field

Job description

Adjunct Research and Instruction Librarian

Evening and weekend adjunct librarian positions will provide research, instruction, interlibrary loan, and Makerspace management and support at Bluffton Library, part‑time (10 hours per week). Work schedule is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday.

Salary: $3,000 per semester. Location: Bluffton Library, Part/Full Time, Part Time.

Responsibilities

• Provide evening and weekend one‑on‑one, group, and in‑classroom instruction in research and information literacy.
• Staff the research desk, monitor text, chat, and the library’s mail accounts ([e-mail] and [e-mail]).
• Back‑up access services functions, cover the access services desk when needed, and assist with PASCAL Delivers.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests, collection maintenance, or weeding projects.
• Assist in managing student workers and the Makerspace, including monitoring work completion and participating in projects.
• Participate in library events and provide library tours during work hours.
• Create library‑specific educational materials, including handouts, guides, brochures, marketing materials, tutorials, and LibGuides content.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in library science.
• Experience providing research and instruction in an academic library setting.
• Experience overseeing student workers and library support staff is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with a Makerspace is preferred.
• Previous access services work experience is preferred.
• Experience with interlibrary loan is preferred.

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