On-Campus Research & Instruction Librarian

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

George Washington University in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC, seeks a Reference and Instruction Librarian to provide research and information literacy support for students and faculty. You will lead one-on-one consultations and assist users with databases, citations, and research tools, while maintaining online guides.

The role is available part-time or full-time (20–40 hrs/week), on campus, with a schedule typically 8am–5pm, and requires background checks and verification of credentials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or related field required by start date.
• MLS or equivalent degree with professional library experience preferred.
• Experience teaching information literacy and providing reference services.
• Experience with literature searching and systematic/scoping reviews is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and information literacy support to GW students and faculty.
• Conduct one-on-one research consultations by appointment or outreach.
• Train users on library databases, citation tools, and online resources; maintain research guides.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Research consultations

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Systematic/scoping review knowledge

Education

Master's degree in library science or related field

MLS or graduate degree with professional experience

Job description

George Washington University in Foggy Bottom, Washington, DC, seeks a Reference and Instruction Librarian to provide research and information literacy support for students and faculty. You will lead one-on-one consultations and assist users with databases, citations, and research tools, while maintaining online guides.

The role is available part-time or full-time (20–40 hrs/week), on campus, with a schedule typically 8am–5pm, and requires background checks and verification of credentials.