Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian (PA)

Finger Lakes Community College•Canandaigua, NY

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instruction and Assessment Reference Librarian coordinates and develops bibliographic instruction and reference services, coordinates the library assessment program, and fosters a culture of assessment in the Charles J. Meder Library. The role works collaboratively to implement and enhance services for library users. This position follows a hybrid model combining on-site and remote work, with a flexible work schedule available after successful completion of training. The librarian coordinates the library instruction program in alignment with its information-literacy goals, supports instructor librarians and collaborates with library and academic faculty on research assistance and learning activities. The role also coordinates reference services, assists patrons with research, schedules and supervises part-time librarians, and provides regular reference-desk service. Assessment responsibilities include planning and coordinating assessment projects and surveys, compiling statistical reports, and sharing assessment data with colleagues. The librarian serves as a liaison to assigned academic departments, supports curriculum through instruction and collection development, and monitors assigned purchasing funds. Additional duties include developing research guides, assisting with cataloging, contributing to library programs and outreach, supervising students when needed, teaching information-literacy classes, serving on college committees, and assuming the Library Director’s responsibilities during the director’s absence. The college emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from historically under-represented groups. Visa sponsorship is not available. For full consideration, application materials must be received by November 13, 2026; applicants must submit a resume/CV and cover letter online.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program.
At least three years of reference experience, including at least one year of library instruction or classroom teaching experience.
Demonstrated competence using electronic resources, including electronic and web-accessible databases.
Respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Practical knowledge of emerging library technologies and instructional design.
Flexibility in adapting to changing organizational priorities and technological environments.
Strong customer focus and passion for the profession.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, community residents, librarians, and support staff.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of assessment experience.
Experience in cataloging and technical processing.
Experience working in a community college setting.
Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and administer the library instruction program in alignment with the library’s information-literacy goals.
Ensure instructor librarians understand the learning outcomes, goals, and objectives of the instruction program.
Collaborate with library and academic faculty to develop research assistance and learning activities.
Serve as a resource for library staff on library and educational pedagogy.
Coordinate reference services, including scheduling and supervising 7–9 part-time librarians.
Assist students, faculty, staff, and other patrons with reference and research needs; provide regular reference-desk service.
Maintain a training manual for reference librarians and create weekly reference-desk schedules.
Develop, coordinate, and administer faculty, student, and staff assessment projects; use collected data to guide personal teaching and professional development and provide data to colleagues as requested.
Coordinate library assessment surveys, including LibQual, and compile and submit IPEDS and consortium statistical reports.
Serve as library liaison to Service Area and Faculty Assessment and to the Humanities department and/or other assigned departments.
Consult with faculty on bibliographic instruction, collection development, and services supporting departmental curricula; coordinate instruction with course content and assist with complex research topics.
Monitor assigned funds for monograph purchases in liaison areas.
Work with faculty, library staff, and patrons to ensure library services and programs meet academic and community needs; participate in the college community.
Keep current with library trends and emerging technologies through professional activities and assist staff with cataloging issues.
Participate in the marketing, development, implementation, assessment, and provision of library programs and services.
Supervise clerical or work-study students when needed and provide occasional circulation-desk assistance.
Teach information-literacy and library-instruction classes.
Represent the library on college committees as needed.
Develop research guides and online tools for faculty and students.
Assume other responsibilities at the Library Director’s request and assume the responsibilities of the Director of Library Learning Resources during the director’s absence.