VISITING RESEARCH & ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Eisenhower Institute at Gettysburg College; Washington; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library invites a service-oriented librarian to join its Research & Access Services department for a temporary appointment (January 2027 – May 2028). The role includes staffing the service desk, delivering library instruction, and supporting students and faculty in research across the campus.

The successful candidate will supervise 30+ Circulation Student Assistants, develop online guides, and participate in outreach, liaison activities, and collection development

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science by January 18, 2027.
• Experience providing library reference services.
• Familiarity with information literacy concepts and trends.
• High degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong service orientation and ability to interact with students, faculty, and public.

Responsibilities

• Staff the combined service desk to provide research help and circulation services, including one evening per week during sessions and some weekends.
• Design, teach, and assess course-related library instruction in collaboration with faculty.
• Consult with students about research and develop online guides and tutorials.
• Plan and implement outreach activities promoting library services and collections.
• Participate in hiring, training, and supervision of 30+ Circulation Student Assistants and mentors.
• Engage in collection development, liaison duties, library committees, and professional development.

Skills

Reference services

Information literacy

Initiative

Team player

Communication

Cross-cultural competencies

Organizational skills

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of application materials will begin on October 26. Applications must be received by November 1, 2026.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Review of applications begins: October 26, 2026
• Potential phone interview dates: starting November 4, 2026
• Potential on-campus interview dates: starting November 30, 2026
• Potential start date: mid-January 2027

Job Title VISITING RESEARCH & ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN Department Library Reference/Instr.

Position Summary

Gettysburg College’s Musselman Library invites a service-oriented librarian to join its Research & Access Services department for a temporary appointment (January 2027 – May 2028). Our library is a dynamic organization where every staff member makes a difference. We serve a small, liberal arts community of 2,000 students and two online master’s programs. The successful candidate will work collegially with staff and librarians in the Research & Access Services department. Core duties include staffing the combined service desk to provide both research help and circulation services (including one evening per week while classes are in session and occasional weekend hours); designing, teaching, and assessing course-related library instruction in collaboration with faculty; consulting individually with students about research; developing online guides, tutorials, and other learning resources; planning and implementing outreach activities and programs that promote library collections and services and contribute to the campus’ intellectual climate; and participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of 30+ Circulation Student Assistants and student peer research mentors. Like all librarians, the Research & Access Services Librarian will participate actively in collection development, serve as liaison to one or more academic and/or campus departments, serve on library committees, and benefit from continuing education and professional development opportunities. This librarian reports to the Director of Research & Access Services.

Salary range: $56,000 – $60,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Position includes a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Required

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science by January 18, 2027
• Experience providing library reference services
• Familiarity with information literacy concepts and trends, and ability to contribute fully to an active information literacy instruction program that values creative instructional design and assessment
• High degree of initiative and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
• Strong service orientation and the ability to interact positively with students, faculty, and the public
• Effective communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as cross-cultural competencies to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members

Preferred

• Experience designing and teaching classroom sessions, workshops, etc.
• One or more years working in a higher education library
• Understanding of scholarly communication patterns and needs of a scholarly clientele
• Relevant experience integrating technology with reference and instruction to enhance the library’s role in student learning

Posting Number 20101046A EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Specific Questions

• How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
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  • HigherEdJobs.com
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  • LGBTQ+ in Higher Ed Website
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume