Reference Librarian (PT)

Finger Lakes Community College; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in New York is seeking part-time Reference Librarians for its main campus and centers in Geneva, Newark, and Victor. The role involves providing reference services, teaching library instruction, and collaboration within a diverse team. Candidates should hold an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree and have at least one year of reference experience. This position requires daytime hours with potential evening shifts. Applications are accepted only online and are part of an ongoing hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must hold an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree.
• Require at least one year of post-graduate reference experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Assist with circulation as needed.
• Conduct library instruction and information literacy classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Ability to work some evening hours

Education

ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree

One year post-graduate reference experience

Job description

Career Opportunities with Finger Lakes Community College

Location: Campus Centers in Geneva, Newark and Victor, NY and Main Campus in Canandaigua, NY

Finger Lakes Community College Charles J. Meder Library seeks part-time Reference Librarians for the main campus and campus centers.

Job Description

Provide reference service to the Finger Lakes Community, provide instruction as needed, and perform other duties/special projects as assigned. This part time position will require daytime hours and may also include some evening and weekend hours.

In addition, the successful candidate for this position will be expected to possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference service to students, faculty, staff and the general public
• Provide circulation assistance as needed
• Teach library instruction/information literacy classes to individuals and/or groups using presentation software, Web access, and traditional teaching methods
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• ALA-accredited MLS (Master of Library Science) or MLIS (Master of Library & Information Science) degree
• One year post-graduate reference experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work some evening hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library setting
• Knowledge of emerging library technologies

Additional Information

Hiring part time reference librarians is an ongoing process. You will be contacted by the Library Director if needed.

Application Instructions

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will only be accepted online.

FLCC is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.