Part-time Faculty: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Lakeland Community College•Kirtland, OH

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lakeland Community College invites qualified candidates to submit their application for an available Reference and Instruction Librarian position. This adjunct faculty position, under the supervision of the Library Department Chair, provides library instructional and reference services to the college community with a focus on teaching information literacy skills and concepts.

Requirements

ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science or information science.
Knowledge of current trends in information literacy.
Knowledge of applicable software, including LibGuides, chat services, discovery search tools, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a close working liaison with faculty and staff.
Ability to conduct library instruction and reference services virtually and face-to-face.

Nice To Haves

Reference, teaching, and academic library experience
Experience as a two-year college reference librarian

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct library instruction.
Provide references services for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.
Maintain a close working liaison with faculty to facilitate awareness of resources, library instruction, and collection development.
Assist with interlibrary loan.
Assist in collection development to maintain the collection as a useful resource that supports the curriculum.
Assist with library publicity.
Write reports as needed/requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.