Research & Instruction Librarian

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) seeks candidates for a temporary Research and Instruction Librarian position. The position will provide research and information literacy instruction to GW students, partnering with faculty in first-year research and writing courses to plan and offer course-integrated research sessions.

The Research and Instruction Librarian will hold in-depth, one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty and provide

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in instruction.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in providing research assistance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide research and information literacy instruction to GW students.
• Plan and offer course-integrated research sessions with faculty in first-year courses.
• Conduct in-depth, one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty.
• Provide research assistance via chat, email, and phone.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction experience

Research assistance

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MLS/ALA-accredited

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

There will multiple hires from this position with a combination or part time or full time depending on business needs.

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation ( GWLAI ) seeks candidates for a temporary Research and Instruction Librarian position. The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation ( GWLAI ) seeks candidates for a temporary Research and Instruction Librarian position. The position is not eligible for benefits.

The Research and Instruction Librarian will provide research and information literacy instruction to GW students. This includes partnering with faculty in first-year research and writing courses to plan and offer course-integrated research sessions. In addition to developing and offering classroom instruction, this position will hold in-depth, one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty on a variety of topics and provide research assistance via chat, email, and phone. The Research and Instruction Librarian will perform other related duties as assigned.

The Research and Instruction Librarian will be a member of the Research and User Services team and report to a Director of Research Services.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or significant coursework completed) in library and/or information science from an ALA -accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in instruction.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in providing research assistance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

College/School/Department: University Libraries

Family

Sub-Family

Stream

Level

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Hours Per Week: 20-40

Hiring Range

Hiring Range 31.20-36.00

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule: Hours vary based on business need. Hours generally 8am-5pm (Monday through Friday)

Position Designation:

Employee Onsite Status

Required Background Check:

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

There will multiple hires from this position with a combination or part time or full time depending on business needs.

Position Type:

Posting Number:

Posting Number: T001265

Job Open Date:

Job Open Date: 07/24/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Review Will Commence On:

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This role is a GWTemps role. GWTemps is the internal temporary agency at GW. As a university employee, you are eligible to apply to internal university postings if you ever wanted to transition from a temporary role to a permanent role. Since this is a temporary position, this role is ineligible for university benefits, to include, annual/vacation leave, university and federal holiday pay, university closure/administrative pay, retirement benefits, healthcare insurance, etc. Do you acknowledge this information?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your expected hourly range?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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