Librarian, Reference & Instruction

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Librarian, Reference & Instruction helps students, faculty, and staff access information critically 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, provides workshops and orientation support, partners with faculty on course-aligned instruction and assignments, and manages an assigned section of the library collection and its associated budget. The role also provides reference and research assistance, promotes library services, supports the library website and online research guides, records and analyzes service statistics, participates in assessment and professional development, and contributes to an inclusive environment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, for 20 scheduled hours per week. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required. The position description may be revised and does not constitute a contract of employment.

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.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Responsibilities

Teach information literacy and research in classes using activity-based learning and evidence-informed pedagogical strategies.
Lead workshops and participate in new student orientations and college programs.
Help learners develop critical thinking and information literacy skills, including identifying, locating, evaluating, and effectively using information in diverse formats.
Design and implement instructional tutorials and materials, incorporating best practices in teaching and information literacy.
Partner with faculty to develop instruction aligned with 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 its 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 information use, 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 library resources and services, and provide input on reference guidelines and procedures.
Participate in professional development through trainings, workshops, and conferences.
Contribute to developing and maintaining the library website, webpages, online research guides, and other publications.
Record and analyze reference and instruction statistics 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 equipment is not functional.
Serve on library and College committees.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.