Reference Librarian

Point Park University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Point Park University in Pittsburgh is seeking a Reference Librarian (Part-time) to provide reference services, library instruction, collection development on campus.

The role includes maintaining electronic resources, analyzing usage statistics, and supervising student workers, with opportunities to assist in cataloging and acquisitions as needed. Evening and weekend hours may be required, under the Associate Librarian in the University Library.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program or enrolled in an accredited MLS program.
• Library research techniques.
• Knowledge of library organization principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of current reference and instruction tools.
• Supervisory skills.
• Knowledge of personal computers and electronic resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services and information about the library's collections, services, and policies.
• Conduct library instruction sessions.
• Assist in statistical analysis of library usage.
• Collection development.
• General circulation operations.
• Produce library promotional and instructional material; supporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging.
• Supervising student workers.
• Other library-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Library research techniques

Knowledge of library organization

Excellent written and oral comms

Knowledge of reference/instruction

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of personal computers/e-res

Education

MLS from an ALA accredited program

Enrolled in an accredited MLS program

Job description

POSITION: Reference Librarian (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: University Library

REPORTS TO: Associate Librarian

WORK SCHEDULE: Fully on campus

Primary Function

Position is responsible for providing reference services, library instruction, collection development, producing library material, and assisting in other library related projects.

This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis.

This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis. Work hours vary whereby some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA accredited program or enrolled in an accredited MLS program
• Library research techniques
• Knowledge of library organization principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of current reference and instruction tools
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of personal computers and electronic resources

Duties

• Provide reference services and information about the library's collections, services, and policies
• Conduct library instruction sessions
• Assist in statistical analysis of library usage
• Collection Development
• General circulation operations
• Produce library promotional and instructional materialSupporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging
• Supervising student workers
• Other library-related duties as assigned.