Science Research & Instruction Librarian — Hybrid/Remote

Remote; Williamstown (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 1 day/week

Job summary

Williams College seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian to join Williams Libraries’ Research Services as the liaison for the natural sciences. The role involves teaching information literacy, guiding research methods, and supporting faculty research and publishing efforts.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, contribute to collection development, and engage with a diverse student body and faculty in a small, relationship-driven environment. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to solve problems and build partnerships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a relationship-driven environment.
• Commitment to information ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Support students and faculty by guiding research methods and resources.
• Teach course-related instruction sessions.
• Support research and publishing work of faculty.
• Raise awareness of science resources and develop library collections.
• Participate in the college’s science community.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s in Library Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Williams College seeks a Research and Instruction Librarian to join Williams Libraries’ Research Services as the liaison for the natural sciences. The role involves teaching information literacy, guiding research methods, and supporting faculty research and publishing efforts.

The successful candidate will collaborate across departments, contribute to collection development, and engage with a diverse student body and faculty in a small, relationship-driven environment. Hybrid work is available.