Research and Instruction Librarian

Felician College Inc; Lodi (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Felician University in Rutherford, New Jersey, invites applications for a temporary Research and Instruction Librarian in the University Libraries. The role focuses on service, instruction, and outreach to support information needs and learning outcomes.

The position requires an MLS/ALA-accredited degree (second master’s preferred), strong teaching and presentation skills, and the ability to work weekend/evening hours in a collaborative, Catholic/Franciscan university environment.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and/or information science preferred.
• Second Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong reference and research skills in person and online.
• Experience teaching and presenting in a university setting.
• Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Familiarity with web-based social-media tools.

Responsibilities

• Support information-seeking, learning, and knowledge needs of students and faculty.
• Collect and analyze reference and operations data for the library.
• Provide instruction and outreach to users in person and online.
• Collaborate with library staff to enhance services and programs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Second master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email applications

Job description

Felician University, the Franciscan University of New Jersey, is offering an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, detail-oriented, and student-centric professional to serve as the temporary Research and Instruction Librarian for the University Library. The Research and Instruction Librarian supports a collegial environment with the central goals of service, instruction, and outreach. S/he supports the information-seeking, learning, and knowledge needs of Felician University, and is responsible for the collection and analysis of reference and operations data for Felician University Libraries.

Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need.

Position Type:

Full-time, Temporary, Exempt

Department:

University Libraries

Required Education:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and/or information science preferred, second Master’s degree preferred

Qualifications:

Thorough understanding of the structure and content of information resources in various formats; teaching experience and strong presentation skills, preferably in a university setting; physical ability to lift boxes weighing up to 25 pounds; demonstrated reference and research skills in face-to-face and online formats; demonstrated teaching abilities, in both formal and informal venues; strong organizational skills; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail applications; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment; familiarity with web-based social-media tools; well-developed interpersonal skills complemented by a predisposition to assist others; ability and willingness to work weekend and evening hours as needed to provide instruction; and/or reference services; willingness to support and uphold the University’s Catholic/Franciscan tradition and mission.

Felician University
One Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
Phone: [phone]
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