Library - Reference Librarian PT

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community using tangible and digital resources and services on-site at the Ryan Matura Library, and to remote users through chat, e-mail, and other communications media.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library science or working towards a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of print and electronic information resources.
• Ability to provide individualized instruction and research assistance to users with varying levels of experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to providing welcoming, inclusive, and user-centered library services.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing reference assistance in an academic library preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public individually or in groups tangible and digital resources and services.
• Assists library users in locating, evaluating, and using library resources and services in multiple formats.
• Participates with the Head of Reference and other professional staff in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures.
• Assisting library staff with special project
• Supporting circulation operations and user engagement activities
• Providing day-to-day guidance, training, and support to student employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level