Reference Librarian

EmergencyMD; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University Library is seeking a part-time Reference Librarian to provide reference services, lead library instruction, and support collection development on campus in Pittsburgh. The role involves coordinating scheduled reference hours, maintaining electronic journal subscriptions, and contributing to library projects.

The position may require some evening and weekend hours in addition to regular on-campus duties.

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.
• Supervising student workers.
• Other library-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Library research techniques

Knowledge of library organization_prin

Excellent written and oral communica

Knowledge of current reference and ins

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of personal computers and el

Education

MLS from an ALA accredited program or 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:

1. Provide reference services and information about the library's collections, services, and policies
2. Conduct library instruction sessions
3. Assist in statistical analysis of library usage
4. Collection Development
5. General circulation operations
6. Produce library promotional and instructional material
7. Supporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging
8. Supervising student workers
9. Other library-related duties as assigned.