Librarian, Reference & Instruction

Columbus State Community College; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a Librarian, Reference & Instruction to guide students, faculty, and staff to information access with critical insight through individual reference support, group instruction, and guided research. The role includes teaching information literacy, leading workshops, and collaborating with faculty to align instruction with curricula.

Responsibilities span in-person and off-campus library instruction, collection management, and service excellence within a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Visits classes to teach information literacy and research using activity-based learning and evidence-informed pedagogical strategies.
• Leads workshops and participates in new student orientations and college programs.
• Guides learners in developing critical thinking and information literacy skills, including identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using information across diverse formats.
• Designs and implements instructional tutorials and materials, continuously integrating best practices in teaching and information literacy.
• Partners with faculty as an information literacy subject-matter expert to design instruction aligned with course curricula, research assignments, and student readiness.
• Consults on the development of pedagogically sound library research assignments.
• Provides library instruction at off-campus sites.
• Manages a designated section of the library collection, including selecting, evaluating, and weeding print and electronic resources, and overseeing the associated budget to ensure alignment with instructional and curricular needs.

Skills

Information literacy

Reference services

Instruction

Collaboration

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Compensation Type: Salaried Compensation: $27.86 The 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.

Instructional & Faculty Support

• Visits classes to teach information literacy and research using activity-based learning and evidence-informed pedagogical strategies.
• Leads workshops and participates in new student orientations and college programs.
• Guides learners in developing critical thinking and information literacy skills, including identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using information across diverse formats.
• Designs and implements instructional tutorials and materials, continuously integrating best practices in teaching and information literacy.
• Partners with faculty as an information literacy subject-matter expert to design instruction aligned with course curricula, research assignments, and student readiness.
• Consults on the development of pedagogically sound library research assignments.
• Provides library instruction at off-campus sites.
• Manages a designated section of the library collection, including selecting, evaluating, and weeding print and electronic resources, and overseeing the associated budget to ensure alignment with instructional and curricular needs.

Customer Service & Reference Support

• Provides reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff, fostering critical thinking and information literacy.
• Guides students in selecting and refining research topics, evaluating and synthesizing sources, and developing strategic search approaches.
• Supports ethical and effective use of information, including citation, copyright, and proper attribution, empowering students to think critically and independently throughout the research process.
• Promotes library services and programs through library-hosted events, campus activities, social media, and written communications.
• Engages the campus community to raise awareness of resources and services and provides input on the development of reference guidelines and procedures.

Continuous Development, Technology & Program Support

• Actively engages in professional development through trainings, workshops, and conferences to stay current with trends and best practices in librarianship and information literacy instruction.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the library website, including webpages, online research guides, and other publications.
• Records and analyzes statistics for reference and instruction sessions, and participates in library assessment activities.

Culture of Respect

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends all required department meetings and training.
• Communicates any concerns related to building operations to the appropriate contacts.
• Monitors computer equipment used to access library information.
• Contacts IT support if service is needed for non-functional equipment.
• Serves on library and College committees.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• *Hours specifically from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.

Three ( 3 ) years of progressively responsible experience working in 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 ability to gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time: Union (If Applicable): Scheduled Hours: 20

Columbus State Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits or privileges of employment, please contact our ADA Office at [e-mail]. For additional information on accommodations please click here. Columbus State Community College strives to foster an environment where everyone is welcomed into our learning and working community. We celebrate the humanity of every individual and value inclusive learning and working environments for all. We commit to removing barriers and expanding access for all of our people while respecting their unique lived experiences. Ultimately, we center our growing community and our students’ success in all of our work.

STATEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3345.0216 Columbus State educates students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth. Our duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions. Columbus State does not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly. Columbus State seeks to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community. Columbus State’s duty is to treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards, and to provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check and/or MVR check as well as a 10-panel drug screen required during the pre-employment process (required for most positions).