Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian

Finger Lakes Community College; Town of Canandaigua (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

NYS retirement or SUNY retirement

Health and dental insurance

Tuition waiver

Tuition assistance

FSA

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Finger Lakes Community College in New York seeks an Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian to coordinate bibliographic instruction, reference services, and library assessment efforts. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty to enhance information literacy.

The position requires a Master's from an ALA-accredited program, plus at least three years of reference experience including instructional background and a commitment to diversity and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program required.
• At least three years of reference experience including at least one year of library instruction or classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated competence using electronic resources, including electronic and web-accessible databases.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• A practical knowledge of library emerging technologies and instructional design.
• Flexibility in adapting to changing organizational priorities and technological environments.
• Strong customer focus with a passion for the profession.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, community residents, librarians, and support staff are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and administer library instruction program aligned with the Library's information literacy goals.
• Ensure instructors are aware of desired learning outcomes and objectives of the library instruction program.
• Collaborate with library and academic faculty to deliver research assistance and learning activities.
• Serve as a resource for library staff regarding pedagogy.
• Coordinate reference services, including scheduling and supervision of 7-9 part-time librarians.
• Assist students, faculty, staff and patrons with reference and research needs.
• Establish and maintain training manual for reference librarians.
• Create weekly reference desk schedules and perform regular reference desk duty.
• Develop and administer faculty, student and staff assessment projects and use data for improvement.
• Provide assessment data to colleagues and coordinate LibQual and IPEDS reporting.
• Coordinate Library Assessment Surveys and liaise with Humanities/other departments.
• Work with faculty to align library instruction with course content and complex topic searches.
• Monitor funds for monograph acquisitions in liaison areas.

Skills

Reference experience

Library instruction

Electronic resources

Diversity & inclusion

Instructional design

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

ALA-accredited library program

Job description

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian

The Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian is responsible for overall coordination and development of Bibliographic Instruction and Reference Services; coordination of the library assessment program and fostering a culture of assessment in the Charles J. Meder Library; working collaboratively to implement and enhance services which benefit the library users.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Educational Background

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program required.

Experience Required

At least three years of reference experience including at least one year of library instruction or classroom teaching experience. Demonstrated competence using electronic resources, including electronic and web-accessible databases; Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs; A practical knowledge of library emerging technologies and instructional design; Flexibility in adapting to changing organizational priorities and technological environments; Strong customer focus with a passion for the profession; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, community residents, librarians, and support staff are essential.

Experience Preferred

Minimum of one year’s assessment experience; Experience in cataloging and technical processing; Experience working in a community college setting; Experience working in a team environment.

Essential Functions:

Coordinate Instruction

Develop, coordinate and administer library instruction program consistent with the goals of the Library's information literacy program.

Ensure that instructor librarians are aware of the desired learning out-comes and goals and objectives of the overall library instruction program.

Collaborate with library and academic faculty to develop appropriate methods of delivering research assistance and learning activities.

Serve as a resource for other library staff regarding library and educational pedagogy.

Coordinate Reference

Coordinate reference services, including scheduling and supervision of 7-9 part time librarians.

Assist students, faculty, staff and other library patrons with reference and research needs.

Establish and maintain training manual for reference librarians.

Create weekly reference desk schedules.

Regular reference desk duty is required.

Assessment

Develop, coordinate and administer effective faculty, student and staff assessment projects and use the data collected to guide personal teaching and professional development.

Provide data from assessment projects to library colleagues, as requested.

Coordinate Library Assessment Surveys, such as LibQual, to insure the library maintains its high level of library services.

Compile and submit IPEDS statistics and other consortium statistical reports.

Act as library liaison to Service Area and Faculty Assessment (department/committee).

Act as library liaison to the Humanities department and/or other assigned department by consulting with faculty members to provide bibliographic instruction, collection development and other services that support their curriculum.

Work with faculty to coordinate library instruction with course content

Searching assistance for complex research topics.

Monitor assigned funds for purchase of monographs in liaison areas.

Other

Function as part of a library team that works with faculty, library staff, and library patrons to ensure library services, programs, and other related issues meet academic and community needs.

Participate in the work of the college community.

Keep abreast of current library trends and emerging technologies through professional activities.

Assist staff with cataloging issues.

Participate in the marketing, development, implementation, assessment and provision of programs and services to ensure greater awareness of the Library and its services to library patrons and stakeholders.

Supervise clerical or work study students when needed.

Provide occasional assistance at the circulation desk

Teach information literacy/library instruction classes.

As needed, represents the library on various college committees.

Develop research guides and online tools that assist faculty and students in using the libraries and information sources.

Assume other responsibilities at the request of the library director to ensure quality library services.

Assume responsibilities of the Director of Library Learning Resources in her/his absence.

Benefits and salary range:

Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver.

• 2026/2027 starting salary range of $55,832 - $60,847 and is commensurate with qualifications
• A flexible work schedule is available upon successful completion of training. This position follows a hybrid model, with a combination of on-site and remote work.
• NYS retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program
• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS
• FSA
• 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually
• FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
• Tuition assistance – 4-year institutions

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.