Reference Librarian

Connecticut State Community College • Killingly, CT

1d • $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Reference Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, staff and citizens of the communities served by the College. The Reference Librarian’s main function encompasses a broad spectrum including: reference services via in-person, phone, and online chat; collection development; assisting in interlibrary loan; circulation management; troubleshooting basic IT questions; and individualized instruction with library resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science with one (1) or more years of relevant experience working in a Library.
• Knowledge of library services
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Familiarity with current trends in librarianship
• Experience with programming and outreach

Responsibilities

• Public and Reference Services: Answer reference inquiries in a variety of formats, including in-person, email, phone, and on-line chat.
• Technical Services: Perform basic ILS circulation functions, contribute to collection development activities, and assist in the administration of interlibrary loan.
• Information Technology: Respond to basic requests for assistance with printing, scanning, copying, and word processing programs. Help with Blackboard or other online learning platforms.
• Information Literacy: Instruct students on the use of library resources, including how to locate and evaluate sources.
• Other duties as assigned: Participates in special projects and contributes to the overall efficient functioning of the library.

What This Job Offers

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