Librarian, Reference & Instruction

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College Librarian, Reference & Instruction guides a community of students, faculty, and staff to access information with critical insight via individual reference assistance, group instruction, and guides (print and online). This position collaborates with librarians and staff to provide user-centered services and spaces for learning and research.

The role emphasizes visits to classes, workshops, and orientations to develop critical thinking and information literacy

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in a library reference role
• Combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify candidates

Responsibilities

• Teach information literacy and research using activity-based learning
• Lead workshops and orient new students to college programs
• Design and implement instructional tutorials and materials
• Collaborate with faculty to align instruction with curricula
• Provide reference and research support to students and staff
• Manage library instruction at off-campus sites
• Oversee a section of the library collection and related budget
• Promote library services and programs through events and communications
• Maintain respectful and inclusive library environment
• Attend meetings and participate in library committees

Skills

Information literacy

Teaching

Reference services

Public speaking

Education

MLS from ALA-accredited program

Tools

Library databases

Library website

Job description

Compensation Type: Salaried

Compensation: $27.86

The Librarian, Reference & Instruction guides a community ofstudents, faculty, and staff to access information with criticalinsight via individual reference assistance, group instruction, andguides (print and online). This position collaborates withlibrarians and staff to provide user-centered services and spacesfor learning and research.

Instructional & Faculty Support

• Visits classes to teach information literacy and research usingactivity-based learning and evidence-informed pedagogicalstrategies
• Leads workshops and participates in new student orientationsand college programs. Guides learners in developing criticalthinking and information literacy skills, including identifying,locating, evaluating, and effectively using information acrossdiverse formats
• Designs and implements instructional tutorials and materials,continuously integrating best practices in teaching and informationliteracy
• Partners with faculty as an information literacy subject-matterexpert to design instruction aligned with course curricula,research assignments, and student readiness
• Consults on the development of pedagogically sound libraryresearch assignments
• Provides library instruction at off-campus sites
• Manages a designated section of the library collection,including selecting, evaluating, and weeding print and electronicresources, and overseeing the associated budget to ensure alignmentwith instructional and curricular needs

Customer Service & Reference Support

• Provides reference and research support to students, faculty,and staff, fostering critical thinking and informationliteracy
• Guides students in selecting and refining research topics,evaluating and synthesizing sources, and developing strategicsearch approaches
• Supports ethical and effective use of information, includingcitation, copyright, and proper attribution, empowering students tothink critically and independently throughout the researchprocess
• Promotes library services and programs through library-hostedevents, campus activities, social media, and writtencommunications
• Engages the campus community to raise awareness of resourcesand services and provides input on the development of referenceguidelines and procedures

Continuous Development, Technology & ProgramSupport

• Actively engages in professional development through trainings,workshops, and conferences to stay current with trends and bestpractices in librarianship and information literacyinstruction
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the librarywebsite, including webpages, online research guides, and otherpublications
• Records and analyzes statistics for reference and instructionsessions, and participates in library assessment activities

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of thecommunity

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends all required department meetings and training
• Communicates any concerns related to building operations to theappropriate contacts
• Monitors computer equipment used to access libraryinformation
• Contacts IT support if service is needed for non-functionalequipment
• Serves on library and College committees
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required

*Hours specifically from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday throughFriday

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accreditedinstitution
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience workingin a library reference position or a related field
• *An appropriate combination of education, training,coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable abilityto gain access to work site(s)

Scheduled Hours: 20