Instruction & Research Librarian — Student Success

Keuka College; Keuka Park (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Education assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY seeks an Instruction & Research Librarian to lead information literacy instruction, support student learning, and collaborate with faculty. The role develops and delivers library instruction, creates learning resources, provides research assistance, and contributes to collection development and assessment.

Working with the Library Director and Reference & Access Services Librarian, this position advances the teaching, learning, and research mission of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) 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

• 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.
• 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 and assessment.
• Collaborate with library staff on collection priorities and resource management.
• Promote library services 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.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Research assistance

Curriculum collaboration

Communication skills

Digital research tools

Confidentiality & records

Education

MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

LibGuides

Instructional technologies

Digital research tools

Job description

Keuka College in Keuka Park, NY seeks an Instruction & Research Librarian to lead information literacy instruction, support student learning, and collaborate with faculty. The role develops and delivers library instruction, creates learning resources, provides research assistance, and contributes to collection development and assessment.

Working with the Library Director and Reference & Access Services Librarian, this position advances the teaching, learning, and research mission of