Librarian & Adjunct Faculty: Research & Instruction

Community College of Baltimore County; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Sick leave

Retirement plans (403(b)/457(b)

Job summary

Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk Campus) is seeking a part-time librarian to provide reference service to students, faculty, staff and the community. You will conduct reference interviews, teach information literacy, and support library instruction sessions.

Responsibilities include selecting sources, using the online catalog and databases, collaborating with faculty, developing teaching aids, and contributing to collection maintenance. MLS required; evening/weekend hours may apply.

Qualifications

• MLS or equivalent degree from an accredited ALA institution.
• Experience locating information using online research databases and other credible information sources.

Responsibilities

• Staff reference desk, including opening, evening and Saturday hours.
• Conduct reference interviews to determine information needs.
• Choose sources appropriate to questions asked, assignment objectives and user’s level of expertise.
• Effectively use and teach a variety of sources including print materials, online catalog, subscription databases, internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Maintain an open, friendly and professional attitude when handling multiple reference and information requests.
• Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction sessions.
• Teach principles of information literacy in library instruction sessions.
• Instruct classes in the use of library resources.
• Develop online and print teaching aids and handouts.
• Participate in collection maintenance projects.

Skills

Reference interviewing

Information literacy

Library instruction

Online databases

Microsoft Office

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Online catalog

Subscription databases

Internet research

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk Campus) is seeking a part-time librarian to provide reference service to students, faculty, staff and the community. You will conduct reference interviews, teach information literacy, and support library instruction sessions.

Responsibilities include selecting sources, using the online catalog and databases, collaborating with faculty, developing teaching aids, and contributing to collection maintenance. MLS required; evening/weekend hours may apply.