Senior Reference & Instruction Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Wesleyan University seeks an experienced Reference and Instruction Librarian to lead information literacy initiatives and provide robust reference services in person and online. The role collaborates with faculty to design instruction and develops materials to support research across formats.

The position also includes supervising department staff, planning activities, and aligning efforts with library and institutional goals, while contributing to service improvements and professional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional reference and instruction experience.
• Experience in a reference/instruction department in a library is required (5+ years).
• Experience in reference services for online programs is required.
• Experience with assessment strategies is preferred.
• Knowledge of online pedagogy and learning techniques as they apply to library instruction.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual information, research, and reference services.
• Plan, teach, and assess information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty.
• Develop materials to support research and instruction for all teaching modalities.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department staff.
• Oversees departmental planning, goal setting, assessment, and reporting.
• Coordinates scheduling and coverage for reference, instruction, and service points.

Skills

Reference services

Instructional skills

Collaboration

Digital content development

Liaison work

Public service

Tools

Springshare

Job description

Texas Wesleyan University seeks an experienced Reference and Instruction Librarian to lead information literacy initiatives and provide robust reference services in person and online. The role collaborates with faculty to design instruction and develops materials to support research across formats.

The position also includes supervising department staff, planning activities, and aligning efforts with library and institutional goals, while contributing to service improvements and professional