Science Reference Librarian: Instruction & Research

University-of-Main; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Science Reference Librarian at the University of Maine will support information literacy instruction, reference and research services, and collection development to advance the university's instructional, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public service missions. The role emphasizes designing instructional materials and building partnerships to benefit Maine and beyond.

Qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS, strong instruction and web-guide experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Reference services experience at an academic level.
• Evidence of information literacy instruction experience.
• Experience creating web guides and/or tutorials.
• Experience with AI tools in library settings.
• Clear understanding of the information needs of a university community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide information literacy instruction and design assistance.
• Offer reference services and research assistance.
• Support collection development and liaison activities.
• Contribute to fostering learner success and partnerships.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Reference services

Research assistance

Communication skills

AI tools in libraries

Education

Master's degree in library science

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Science Reference Librarian at the University of Maine will support information literacy instruction, reference and research services, and collection development to advance the university's instructional, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public service missions. The role emphasizes designing instructional materials and building partnerships to benefit Maine and beyond.

Qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS, strong instruction and web-guide experience, and proficiency with