Librarian, Reference & Instruction

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Librarian, Reference & Instruction guides students, faculty, and staff in accessing information with critical insight through individual reference assistance, group instruction, and print and online guides. The position collaborates with librarians and staff to provide user-centered services and spaces for learning and research. The librarian teaches information literacy and research, partners with faculty to align instruction with course curricula and student readiness, supports research and reference needs, and manages an assigned section of the library collection. The role also contributes to library communications, technology and program support, assessment, and a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. The scheduled hours are 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The posting lists compensation of $27.86 and 20 scheduled hours.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Three years of progressively responsible experience working in a library reference position or a related field.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

Visit classes to teach information literacy and research using activity-based learning and evidence-informed pedagogical strategies.
Lead workshops and participate in new student orientations and college programs.
Guide learners in developing critical thinking and information literacy skills, including identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using information across formats.
Design and implement instructional tutorials and materials, incorporating best practices in teaching and information literacy.
Partner with faculty as an information literacy subject-matter expert to design instruction aligned with course curricula, research assignments, and student readiness.
Consult on the development of pedagogically sound library research assignments.
Provide library instruction at off-campus sites.
Manage a designated section of the library collection, including selecting, evaluating, and weeding print and electronic resources, and overseeing the associated budget.
Provide reference and research support to students, faculty, and staff.
Guide students in selecting and refining research topics, evaluating and synthesizing sources, and developing strategic search approaches.
Support ethical and effective use of information, including citation, copyright, and proper attribution.
Promote library services and programs through library-hosted events, campus activities, social media, and written communications.
Engage the campus community to raise awareness of resources and services, and provide input on reference guidelines and procedures.
Participate in professional development through trainings, workshops, and conferences.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the library website, including webpages, online research guides, and other publications.
Record and analyze statistics for reference and instruction sessions, and participate in library assessment activities.
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Attend required department meetings and training.
Communicate concerns related to building operations to appropriate contacts.
Monitor computer equipment used to access library information and contact IT support when non-functional equipment needs service.
Serve on library and College committees.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.