Science Research & Instruction Librarian

Clay Today; Williamstown, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College's Williams Libraries seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian to join the Research Services team as liaison for the natural sciences. The role supports research assistance, information literacy instruction, and collaboration with students and faculty on scholarly work.

The position emphasizes teaching, outreach, and collection development, with opportunities to contribute to professional activities and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience teaching research tools and information literacy.
• Understanding of information literacy in the sciences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a relationship-driven environment.
• Commitment to information ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and faculty on research methods and resources.
• Teach course-related instruction sessions.
• Support faculty research and publishing work.
• Raise awareness of discipline-specific library resources.
• Develop library collections.
• Participate in Williams College's science community.
• Provide general reference service through the Ask A Librarian service.
• Teach co-curricular workshops.
• Participate in departmental outreach activities and committees.
• Collaborate on library and college teams.

Skills

Information literacy

Teaching

Research assistance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MLS or Master in Library Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

ACRL Framework knowledge

Job description

Williams College's Williams Libraries seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian to join the Research Services team as liaison for the natural sciences. The role supports research assistance, information literacy instruction, and collaboration with students and faculty on scholarly work.

The position emphasizes teaching, outreach, and collection development, with opportunities to contribute to professional activities and a commitment to equity and inclusion.