Reference Librarians, Part Time (FP1NLIBRYLRC)

Inside Higher Ed; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 54,234 - 77,243; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Glen Ellyn seeks a Part-Time Reference Librarian responsible for providing reference consultations, teaching information literacy, and developing resources. Candidates must hold a master's degree in library science and have relevant experience. This role offers flexibility with primarily weekday hours and a pay rate of $47.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of experience providing reference assistance in person and virtually.
• One year of teaching experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to the College's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research consultations for students and employees.
• Teach information literacy and facilitate library orientations.
• Partner with liaison librarians on outreach and engagement.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of instructional methods

Proficiency in English

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Job description

Reference Librarians, Part Time (FP1NLIBRYLRC)

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Overview

College of DuPage seeks an adjunct faculty librarian to support the teaching mission of the Library through reference and research consultation, instruction, outreach, and development of resources and activities that promote information literacy and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and research consultations in-person, via chat and video conference for students, employees and the public, leveraging a comprehensive knowledge of COD Library collections and resources.
• Teach information literacy and facilitate library orientations for a broad range of general education, career and technical, as well as student development classes.
• Partner with liaison librarians on outreach and engagement to discipline faculty, collection development, creating and maintaining research guides, and developing instructional resources.
• Contribute to the COD institutional repository by creating metadata for digital assets, as needed.
• May include supporting outreach and engagement by developing promotional displays, participating in event planning, representing the Library at College activities, and contributing to social media marketing.
• Potentially serve on department committees.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master of library and information science, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program required.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience providing reference assistance in person and virtually required, two (2) years of experience preferred.
• One (1) year of teaching experience required, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge of instructional methods, strategies, and pedagogy to support a diverse student and community population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in English required.
• Demonstrated commitment to the College's mission and core values.

Primarily weekday, daytime hours, various schedules available. Occasional weekend or evening shifts required. Additional hours available for instruction and project-based assignments.

Pay Rate: $47.72 per hour

A pre-employment background check at the Colleges' expense is required.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2666?c=cod

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