Equity-Minded Reference & Collection Librarian

Illinois Education Job Bank; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) seeks a full-time librarian for an academic-year position. The role advances IMSA's Equity and Excellence work by delivering equitable, inclusive library services, supporting instruction, and maintaining an up-to-date collection aligned with IMSA curricula and research needs.

Responsibilities include collection development, reference services, research skills instruction, and maintaining online resources and guides, while collaborating with IMSA

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with collection development and reference services.
• Experience in an academic/school environment is preferred.
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• Proficiency with current information technologies and library applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the library collection, balancing print and electronic resources.
• Provide proactive reference and research assistance to faculty, staff and students.
• Design and deliver research skills classes in partnership with the IMSA community.
• Create online guides and maintain the library webpage.
• Support daily library operations and special projects related to collection development.

Skills

Librarian skills

Research methods

Information technology

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

MLS in Library Science

Tools

Library automation systems

Online databases

Job description

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) seeks a full-time librarian for an academic-year position. The role advances IMSA's Equity and Excellence work by delivering equitable, inclusive library services, supporting instruction, and maintaining an up-to-date collection aligned with IMSA curricula and research needs.

Responsibilities include collection development, reference services, research skills instruction, and maintaining online resources and guides, while collaborating with IMSA