Reference Librarians provide high-quality reference, research assistance, and instructional support to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons through both online platforms and at the library service desk. In this role, the Reference Librarian will guide users in effectively navigating library resources, including the online catalog, electronic databases, and print and non-print collections.
Additionally, the Reference Librarian may be responsible for other assigned duties such as gathering and analyzing usage statistics, delivering library instruction sessions, conducting student research consultations, and performing occasional circulation desk functions. Working schedules vary depending on the library’s needs and open hours. Often contract reference librarians are hired for evening hours.
Education and Training:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program preferred
Qualifications:
• Proficiency with electronic information systems, research databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with technologies used in academic libraries for reference and instructional purposes.
• Strong knowledge of library practices and procedures, including reference and instructional services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic service environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service and student success.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience providing reference services in a public, research, or academic library setting; academic library experience preferred. Experience with Primo Discovery Service by Ex Libris preferred and Springshare products strongly preferred.
Additionally, the Reference Librarian may be responsible for other assigned duties such as gathering and analyzing usage statistics, delivering library instruction sessions, conducting student research consultations, and performing occasional circulation desk functions. Working schedules vary depending on the library’s needs and open hours. Often contract reference librarians are hired for evening hours.
Education and Training:
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program preferred
Qualifications:
• Proficiency with electronic information systems, research databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with technologies used in academic libraries for reference and instructional purposes.
• Strong knowledge of library practices and procedures, including reference and instructional services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic service environment.
• Strong commitment to customer service and student success.
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience providing reference services in a public, research, or academic library setting; academic library experience preferred. Experience with Primo Discovery Service by Ex Libris preferred and Springshare products strongly preferred.