Librarian - Reference

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University’s Chesnutt Library seeks a Librarian - Reference to provide reference and outreach services to the university. The role collaborates with the Head of Public Services and library staff to design and deliver instruction, programs, and collections development.

The Reference and Outreach Librarian will work with faculty, researchers, staff, and students to create holistic learning experiences and outreach initiatives while contributing to assessment and inclusive

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Experience in access services (Circulation) in a library.
• Experience with OCLC WMS systems.
• Relevant library and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform reference and research consultations in person, by phone, email, and small groups with the university community and academic departments.
• Provide an engaging, service-oriented experience to patrons at the public services desk.
• Maintain outreach and communications; keep faculty and students informed about new resources and library services.
• Develop programming that promotes information literacy and integrates with courses.
• Plan and develop holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs.
• Plan and develop assessment for library outreach and learning programs.
• Create library displays in coordination with outreach activities.
• Contribute to inclusive collections and services for a diverse university community.
• Participate in committees and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties; work may include evenings and weekends.

Skills

Access services experience

OCLC WMS

Supervisory experience

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Librarian - Reference

Working Title: Librarian - Reference

Position Number: 001536

Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Library Services

Posting Number: 0401897

SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Job Category: Professional

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Primary Purpose of the Organization

The mission of the Charles Waddell Chesnutt Library is to support the University in its educational, research, and cultural endeavors through careful selection, acquisition, organization, and interpretation of information resources. In addition, the Chesnutt Library assumes its unique role as a significant cultural resource for the community and the region at large.

The Reference and Outreach Librarian works collaboratively with the Head of Public Services and other library personnel to implement and develop library reference services, outreach services, library instructions, collection development, and other library initiatives.

The Reference and Outreach Librarian delivers responsive and innovative information and outreach services in support of the library, actively building relationships with faculty, researchers, staff, and students. The Reference and Outreach Librarian will collaborate with faculty, university departments and staff in the library to design holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs for students and the university community. The Reference and Outreach Librarian will participate in the planning, development, and assessment of the Library’s holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform general and in-depth reference and research consultations, which include face-to-face, small groups, telephone, and email to the University Community and academic departments, as well as outside the campus community.
• Provide an engaging, approachable, and service-oriented experience to library patrons at the public services desk.
• Establish and maintain regular outreach and communications. Keeps faculty and students informed about the new resources available in the library collection, helps patrons build their technology proficiency, and participates in the library collection development and instructions.
• Provides programming that promotes students’ acquisition of library research and information literacy skills and faculty integration of information literacy instruction into their courses.
• Plans and develops the Library’s holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs.
• Plans and develops assessment for the the Library’s holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs.
• Plans and develops library displays in coordination with library outreach, programs and events
• Contribute to the Library’s ongoing efforts to develop inclusive collections and services that support equitable access for a diverse FSU community.
• Develops library outreach materials to build and foster relationships to promote library services.
• Serves on library and University committees; participates in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• MLS from an ALA accredited program at an accredited institution or higher education.
• Experience working in access services (Circulation) operation in a library.
• Experience with an OCLC WMS systems:
• Relevant Library and supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Reference experience in an academic library.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries.
• Familiarity with academic research resources and tools.
• Experience with outreach and programming.

Open Until Filled

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.