Information Literacy Librarian & Research Support Lead

Keuka College; Keuka Park (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis​

Educational assistance for growth

Life insurance coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement benefits with company match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Keuka College’s Instruction & Research Librarian supports student learning through information literacy instruction, research support, and collaboration with faculty. The role develops and delivers library instruction, creates learning resources, provides research assistance, and contributes to collection development and assessment.

Working closely with the Library Director and Reference & Access Services Librarian, this role helps advance the teaching, learning, and research mission of Keuka

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience providing information literacy instruction and research/reference services in an academic library.
• Experience collaborating with faculty on curriculum, assignments, or research instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to student-centered service.
• Proficiency with library technologies, instructional technologies, and digital research tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and serve a diverse college community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accurate records, and compliance with institutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty and the Library Director to design and deliver information literacy instruction aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Provide in-person and online instruction across disciplines and academic levels.
• Develop instructional materials on research strategies, source evaluation, scholarly resources, citation practices, ethical information use, and AI literacy.
• Create and maintain tutorials, videos, LibGuides, and other learning resources.
• Assess library instruction and use results to improve teaching and services.
• Provide research assistance and reference services in person and online.
• Conduct research consultations and guide users in finding, evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically.
• Develop and maintain research guides and related resources.
• Promote library research services and resources across the College.
• Partner with faculty to integrate information literacy, research skills, library resources, and emerging technologies into courses and assignments.
• Consult on assignment design and effective research practices.
• Maintain relationships with academic departments and collaborate with campus partners to support student success.
• Participate in campus initiatives, programs, and events that advance learning and academic achievement.
• Participate in collection development for assigned subject areas.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend resources that support curricular and research needs.
• Assist with collection assessment, weeding, and ongoing collection management.
• Collaborate with library staff on collection priorities and resource management.
• Promote library services, resources, and instruction through outreach and presentations in coordination with the Reference & Access Services Librarian.
• Support initiatives that increase awareness and use of library services.
• Contribute to programs and activities that foster student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with FYE, SYE, and other student-success initiatives as appropriate.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Skills

MLIS degree

Info literacy instruction

Research/reference services

Collaboration with faculty

Strong communication

Library technologies

Confidentiality & records

Education

MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

LibGuides

Instructional technologies

Digital research tools

Job description

Keuka College’s Instruction & Research Librarian supports student learning through information literacy instruction, research support, and collaboration with faculty. The role develops and delivers library instruction, creates learning resources, provides research assistance, and contributes to collection development and assessment.

Working closely with the Library Director and Reference & Access Services Librarian, this role helps advance the teaching, learning, and research mission of Keuka