Part-Time Reference Librarian: Elevate Research & Learning

Rosemont College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA, seeks a Part-Time Reference Librarian to provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff at the reference desk and via multiple channels.

The role includes delivering library instruction, creating research guides, and supporting information literacy across disciplines. Evening or weekend availability may be required; MLIS or progress toward degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong reference and research skills across print and electronic formats.
• Proficiency with library systems, catalogs, databases, and discovery tools.
• Effective communication and instructional skills for one-on-one and group sessions.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in a diverse academic community.
• Ability to work on-site during part-time hours, including evenings or weekends.
• MLIS or progress toward degree from an ALA-accredited program preferred.
• Experience in an academic library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, and staff at the reference desk in person, by phone, email, and chat.
• Collaborate with faculty and librarians to deliver library instruction sessions and create research guides.
• Promote information literacy across disciplines and support collection development.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of databases and library tools; participate in outreach and programming.
• Contribute to outreach and programming that engage students with library resources.

Skills

Reference skills

Research skills

Library systems

Discovery tools

Instructional skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Progress toward MLIS

Tools

Online catalogs

Databases

Discovery tools

Job description

Rosemont College in Rosemont, PA, seeks a Part-Time Reference Librarian to provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff at the reference desk and via multiple channels.

The role includes delivering library instruction, creating research guides, and supporting information literacy across disciplines. Evening or weekend availability may be required; MLIS or progress toward degree is preferred.