Reference Instruction Librarian

Bellevue University; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue University seeks a librarian to provide evening instruction to students and staff across campus locations. The role entails reference services, teaching, and developing tutorials while collaborating with librarians and support staff.

The position includes collection development, LibGuides maintenance, and participation in outreach activities, with travel to off-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience with library instruction and reference services.
• Proficiency with online databases and library catalogs.
• Ability to supervise staff and handle flexible hours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening library instruction sessions on campus and at multiple Bellevue University locations.
• Develop and conduct workshops for faculty, staff and students at least twice a year.
• Maintain and update online Library Research tutorials.
• Provide general reference services via face-to-face, phone, email and virtual means.
• Assist users in navigating online databases and resources.
• Provide in-depth research assistance for faculty and staff projects.
• Engage students in the Research Assistance Program and assess communication methods.
• Create and maintain LibGuides.
• Share supervision of library services across day, evening and weekend hours.
• Compile accurate monthly statistics.
• Recommend materials for purchase and help maintain the reference collection.
• Participate in library displays, newsletter contributions, and stay current in the field.

Skills

Teaching

Reference services

Database searching

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited school

Tools

LibGuides

Online databases

Job description

Primary Function: Primarily responsible for providing general reference services to all students, faculty, and staff and formal library instruction to students during the evening and at several Bellevue University locations. Works closely with the Public Services Librarian, Reference/Instruction Librarians, and the Reference Support Specialists to ensure all students’ needs are met.

Essential Functions:

Library Instruction

• Conducts formal library instruction sessions during the evening (and weekends as needed) on campus and at several Bellevue University locations, and travels to off-site locations when needed.
• Develops and conducts various workshops and programs for faculty, staff, and students at least twice/year.
• Maintains, adds, and edits the online “Library Research” tutorials.

Reference Services

• Provides general reference services to students, faculty and staff and handles face-to-face, telephone, email, and virtual reference requests in a timely manner.
• Provides assistance in the use of online databases and resources.
• Provides in-depth research assistance with projects from faculty and staff.
• Engage students enrolled in the Research Assistance Program and evaluate best method of communication
• Creates and maintains LibGuides.

Management Functions

• Shares responsibility of the supervision of library services during the day, evening and weekend hours.
• Compiles accurate monthly statistical data.

Collection Development

• Recommends materials for purchase.
• Helps maintain reference collection which includes weeding, withdrawing, and discarding obsolete resources.
• Participates in library displays and programs on a rotating basis.
• Contributes to the Library’s newsletter “More Than Books” quarterly.
• Stays current with developments in the library and information fields.

Marginal Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s in Library Sciences (MLS) from an ALA accredited school or equivalent.
• Prior library reference work and/or teaching skills preferred.
• Experience with personal computers and computerized searching expected.
• Familiarity with online databases essential.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations while maintaining a businesslike manner.
• Ability to supervise support staff
• Must be flexible to accommodate organizational needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by communicating in an effective and friendly manner with others.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a normal college library setting.
• Some travel to off-site campus locations.

NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information, provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf, provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.