Job Title: Part-Time University Librarian
Status: Part-Time (10 hours/week)
Location: Online
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Part-Time University Librarian to join our academic resources team. In this role, you will support students, faculty, and researchers in navigating digital and physical collections, conducting academic research, and developing information literacy skills. If you are passionate about higher education, student success, and facilitating access to information in a vibrant campus environment, we encourage you to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Reference & Research Support: Provide high-quality research assistance to students and faculty through virtual reference channels.
- Information Literacy & Instruction: Conduct library orientation sessions and assist with classroom instruction on research methods, database navigation, and citation management.
- Collection & Resource Navigation: Assist patrons in utilizing online academic databases, ejournals, institutional repositories, and physical collection stacks.
- Circulation & Reporting: Oversee standard desk operations during scheduled shifts, including borrowing services, resource reserves, and helping the university to maintain a welcoming learning space. Assist with library record management and reporting for licensing, strategic planning, and accreditation.
QualificationsRequired:
- Education: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS / MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution (or current enrollment in an accredited MLIS program near completion).
- Experience: Previous experience working in an academic or research library setting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with library management systems (LMS), academic databases (e.g., EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest), and discovery tools.
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a strong customer service orientation.
Pay: This will be a 1099 contract position.
Pay: $1,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
