PT Reference Librarian (On-site)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

DePaul University's John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln Park seeks a Reference Librarian to provide research assistance and information literacy instruction for the first-year writing program, with weekday, weekend, or evening hours.

The role supports a collaborative and inclusive culture, cross-training at the Access Services desk, and participation in workshops and professional development.

The position is part-time (15–20 hours/week), fully on-site, with occasional travel to the Loop campus.

Qualifications

• Reference experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with academic library resources required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate and interact inclusively across cultural identities.

Responsibilities

• Provides research assistance and one-to-one instruction online and in-person for the first-year writing program.
• Collaborates with library and university departments to serve faculty, students, staff and affiliated users.
• Creates and maintains online research guides and other instructional support.
• Supervises and mentors student workers; may open/close the Reference Department.

Skills

Reference services

Academic library resources

Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing research help to library users during weekday, weekend, or evening hours as scheduled as well as information literacy instruction for the first-year writing program.

The Reference Librarian will work in a highly-supportive and collegial culture that encourages active participation in meaningful and valuable skills training and professional development. This includes cross-training to support colleagues when needed at our Access Services desk. Participation in workshops, committees and engagement in programs that support the Library’s mission and its inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility goals, while building connections and partnerships across DePaul’s wider academic and user community is strongly encouraged.

What You'll Do:

• Research Assistance and Instruction: Provides research assistance and one-to-one instruction to library users online and in-person. Provides information literacy instruction online and in-person for the first-year writing program.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with other library and university departments to provide materials and services for faculty, students, staff and other affiliated users.
• Project Work: Works on specific assigned projects, such as the creation and maintenance of online research guides, and/or other instructional support.
• Supervise and mentor student workers: Depending on scheduling, may be responsible for opening and/or closing the Reference Department or Library site, and/or supervising student assistants.
  

What You'll Need:

• Reference experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with academic library resources required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
• This position is part-time, currently at 15-20 hours per week. Hours are set at the start of each academic quarter in line with the needs of the department. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
• This position is based at the John T. Richardson Library in Lincoln park; occasional travel to the Loop campus may be required.
• This position is fully on-site.
  

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $26.65/hr

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

• Working for a stable and well-known University.

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.