Part-Time Librarian: Research, Instruction & Access

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago, Harry S Truman College, seeks a part-time librarian who delivers reference services, information literacy instruction, and collection support to students, faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and technical proficiency in databases and cataloging systems, with duties spanning acquisition, cataloging, and circulation. Evening and daytime shifts may be required as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with information literacy instruction.
• Ability to search online databases and internet resources.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Staffs the reference desk and assists users with materials and research.
• Provides information literacy instruction for students, faculty and staff.
• Familiarity with internet sources and online databases search.
• Collaborates to select new resources within collection guidelines.
• Supports acquisition, cataloging and circulation of library materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Collaborative

Technology savvy

Research assistance

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Tools

Online databases

Cataloging system

Reference desk software

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago, Harry S Truman College, seeks a part-time librarian who delivers reference services, information literacy instruction, and collection support to students, faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and technical proficiency in databases and cataloging systems, with duties spanning acquisition, cataloging, and circulation. Evening and daytime shifts may be required as part of the schedule.