Reference & Instruction Librarian (Evening & Weekend), Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

 Long Island University / Brooklyn Campus Library

Description:

This is a tenure-track faculty position which includes extensive instruction and reference responsibilities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The Reference & Instruction Librarian (Evening and Weekend) will provide reference services including some weekends and evenings (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm). The successful candidate will have a thorough grounding in traditional library services, the teaching skills necessary to create and deliver a wide range of information literacy instruction sessions, as well as experience in the application of digital and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning. The successful candidate will provide a high level of reference service, teach classes in the Library’s information literacy and curriculum-integrated instruction programs, and demonstrate commitment to user-centered service. The successful candidate will participate in planning, collection development, outcomes assessment, committees and professional development.

Qualifications:  

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least three years’ reference and instructional experience, preferably in an academic library. Strong service orientation. Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and library faculty. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of people, will work both independently and in a team environment, and will work some evenings and weekends. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS (required for assistant professor appointment) or second master’s.

To apply:

Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position. Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

LIU is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Reference and Instruction Librarian

GRINNELL COLLEGE LIBRARIES (REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN) – 10-MONTH TERM (START AUGUST 2011)

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Grinnell College Libraries seek a librarian to fill a 10-month term appointment with rank as Assistant Professor. The appointee will work assigned hours at a reference desk (the schedule may include day, evening, and weekend hours), provide by-appointment consultations, teach information literacy classes, and fulfill other responsibilities depending on library needs and the appointee’s interests and skills. This position requires a graduate degree in librarianship from an American Library Association-accredited institution, excellent oral and written communication skills, self-motivation, ability to be effective and tactful in working with a diverse campus community that makes heavy demands on library services, and a preference for working in a collaborative environment. Background and interest in the humanities preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college whose curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The College places a high priority on information literacy and the Libraries are integrally involved with student education through teaching, consultation, and development of the collections and tools necessary for conducting inquiry. The Grinnell College Libraries were the 2011 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries award winner in the college library category.

In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a librarian and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal-arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They also should discuss what they can contribute to efforts to cultivate a wide diversity of people and perspectives, a core value of Grinnell College.

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by June 1, 2011.

Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vita, and provide email addresses for three references, including current supervisor. Official transcripts will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Richard Fyffe, Librarian of the College, at LibrarySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3351.

Salary range of $47,500 or higher, depending on qualifications.

Grinnell College, located in Grinnell, Iowa, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website at http://www.grinnell.edu.


Term Reference and Instruction Librarian (2011-2012): proposed time line

Deadline for applications: June 1

Review process: Select top three candidates for telephone interviews; rank them; conduct on-campus interviews one by one until we make an offer that's accepted.

Preferred start date: August 1

Places to advertise:

College website, CHE, Diversity Web, other higher-education venues

General Library Postings
• American Library Association JobList (http://joblist.ala.org/) Note: $65 plus .70 per word (online ad only) (web site)
• ALA New Members Roundtable Discussion List (listserv)
• LISJOBS.com (web site)
• AILA-L (American Indian Library Association) (listserv)
• ALA SPECTRUM initiative (American Library Association diversity initiative)
• APALA-L (Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association) (listserv)
• BCALA (Black Caucus of the American Library Association) (web site)
• CALA-L (Chinese American Librarians Association) (listserv)
• Reforma (The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking)
• LIBREF-L (a moderated discussion of issues related to reference librarianship with over 2,000 subscribers worldwide) (listserv)
• ILI-L (Information Literacy Instruction Discussion List) (listserv)
• COLLIB-L (Discussion List of the Association of College and Research Libraries' College Libraries Section) (listserv)

Oberlin Group Libraries (national consortium of liberal arts colleges)
• OBEGROUP Reference List (listserv)

Iowa
• State Library of Iowa (web site)
• IA-ACRL (Iowa Association of College and Research Libraries) (listserv)
• IPAL-L (Iowa's Private Academic Libraries) (listserv)

Regional Library schools
• University of Iowa
• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Indiana University
• University of Wisconsin – Madison
• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
• University of Missouri
• Emporia State University
• Kent State University
• University of Michigan
• Wayne State University
• Dominican University

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Lila D. Bunch Library of Belmont University is seeking applications for a 12 month non-tenured faculty rank position to join the library’s reference and instruction team. We seek a creative information professional who will help us reach our goal of transforming the library into a learning commons by providing innovative solutions, especially in the areas of information literacy, marketing, outreach, and technology.

Job responsibilities include working as a team member to plan and support Bunch Library’s campus-wide information literacy program and to support the university’s learning goals by

• Developing, teaching, and assessing information literacy sessions for targeted general education courses
• Coordinating instruction for First Year Writing and Third Year Writing as part of the larger information literacy plan
• Serving as library liaison to several departments, collaborating with faculty to promote course-integrated collections and instruction
• Providing one-on-one research assistance at the reference desk, in person and virtually (including night and Saturday rotations)
• Providing leadership and assistance in identifying and achieving strategic goals relating to the reference and instruction unit and to Bunch Library’s vision to become a learning commons
• Coordinating marketing and outreach efforts, including the use of social media, to creatively and effectively communicate library services and resources
• Participating in professional development activities, including serving on campus committees
• Performing other duties as assigned   

Required Qualifications : An ALA-accredited Masters Degree; an understanding of current issues in academic libraries; knowledge of trends and practices in public services; demonstrated experience developing and teaching information literacy sessions in an academic setting using innovative methods and instructional technologies; demonstrated knowledge of technology trends, standards, and issues in academic libraries and higher education. Preference will be given to candidates with at least three years experience. A second masters degree in a subject field is desirable.

Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent benefits.

Belmont University: A comprehensive, coeducational university of approximately 6,000 students located in Nashville, TN, Belmont is a student-centered, teaching university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community of learning and service.  Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Full job description and application instructions at jobs.belmont.edu

Reference and Instruction Librarian

The University of Southern California (USC) Libraries seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking information professional to provide reference, instruction, and outreach services in the disciplines of African American Studies, Asian American Studies, U.S. and Canadian history, and American Studies and Ethnicity (#271B). The candidate is expected to be creative in identifying and solving problems. We seek candidates motivated by a passion to develop innovative library services and with a curiosity about the future of librarianship. Requirements: BA in social science or humanities discipline; ALA-accredited MLS typically required; at least 2 years professional experience in a large academic, research or public library.  USC is an EO/AA Employer. For full position description and application procedure, see: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/jobs/librarians

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Reference and Instruction Librarian (50% position)
Doe/Moffitt Libraries
Hiring range: Assistant Librarian I - Associate Librarian IV
$1923.50 - $2354 per month, depending on qualifications
This is a two-year temporary, half-time position starting September 2010.

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an energetic and service-oriented librarian who is interested in a half-time, temporary position to provide reference and instructional services in a dynamic and challenging academic environment within the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, the primary libraries for humanities, social sciences, and undergraduate services on the Berkeley campus. This is a temporary position that spans September 2010 through August 2012.

The Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally-renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premier public universities. In a highly-diverse and intellectually-rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 23,000 undergraduate students, 9,000 graduate students, and 1,500 faculty. The Library is comprised of 20 libraries, including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, and the East Asian Library collectively offering extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and build their related research skills. The Library has a collection of more than 10 million volumes and a collections budget of over $17 million. The Library has a current operations budget of over $48 million with nearly 375 FTE employees and more than 600 part-time student employees. Discover more about the Library and our initiatives at http://www.lib.berkeley.edu.

The Doe/Moffitt Libraries are organized under the direction of the Associate University Librarian for Educational Initiatives and Director of Doe/Moffitt into five administrative departments: Circulation Services; Interlibrary Services; Instruction and User Services; Research and Collections for Humanities and Social Sciences; and Research and Collections for International and Area Studies.

Doe/Moffitt Libraries’ staff collaboratively build the print and electronic collections for Doe and Moffitt; provide reference services in-person and virtually through various technologies; engage in library instruction activities; manage various public service units; and serve as liaisons to more than 58 academic departments, centers, and programs on campus.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Instruction and User Services, the successful candidate will work as a core member of the team providing information to individuals needing an introduction to the Library's collections, services, and online database platforms; offering subject and curriculum-based reference service to students working on class projects and research papers; and providing general and specialized reference service to researchers, scholars, graduate students, and undergraduates working in the humanities and social sciences. In addition to in-depth reference service, the librarian will provide informed connections between students and subject, area, or language specialists, and make informed referrals to campus subject libraries, public and specialized libraries, and information centers as appropriate. The librarian will also independently plan and deliver original class content for courses in a wide range of academic departments; develop guides, web sites, online learning objects, and other instructional content to support faculty and instructors; and participate in the Library’s drop-in workshop program.

The librarian will be working with a 40,000 volume print reference and bibliography collection covering the social sciences, humanities, and area studies, including the Library's rich collection of government documents. The librarian will be accessing, teaching, and referring to subsets of a vast array of digital resources, including web-based public access catalogs, web-based electronic resources, including indexes and abstracts, full-text article databases, online encyclopedias and gateway sites, and other print and electronic reference resources.

UC Berkeley librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence of such contributions.


Qualifications
Required:

- MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school
- Demonstrated aptitude for teaching and developing user-oriented documentation
- Knowledge of relevant social science and humanities reference resources
- Experience assisting others with Internet resources and computer technology
- Demonstrated initiative and flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a collegial environment
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, organizational, and analytic skills

Desired:

- Liberal arts education with emphasis on a humanities or social science field
- Experience providing instruction in an academic library environment
- Experience providing reference service in an academic library environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, students, and the general public
- Knowledge of scholarly research methods in academic libraries

DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by July 26, 2010.

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Professional librarians at UC Berkeley are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

All librarians (full and part-time) are entitled to appropriate professional leave, monetary support for professional development, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is unavailable for this position.

Applicants should apply in writing, including with their letter a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to: 510.642.8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by e-mail.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Reference & Instruction Librarian

Reference & Instruction Librarian (Continuing Appointment)
Scott Reference Department

York University Libraries seeks a motivated, self-directed, and service-oriented librarian to serve as a member of the Scott Library Reference Department and to provide collections and liaison services for Environmental Studies and Data.
York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada's most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.

Scott Library, the largest of York University’s libraries, houses a research collection of over two million items in the social sciences, humanities and fine arts that includes government documents, data, sound and moving images, electronic resources, archives and special collections. Along with building collections and offering reference assistance, the Scott Library Reference Department has an active and growing information literacy program, which aims to enable students, faculty, and others to recognize the social context of information, to develop information-seeking behaviours that transcend specific finding tools, and to think critically about information.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching, reference, collection and liaison activities in the Libraries and elsewhere on campus, and in the development of new programs and services. This librarian will have special responsibility for Environmental Studies collection activities, liaison, and information literacy teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Please refer to the Faculty of Environmental Studies website (http://www.yorku.ca/fes/about/) for a program description. The successful candidate will also provide research and teaching support in the use of microdata and other data files including use of some statistical software packages.

The chosen candidate will assist students in developing the skills required to locate, evaluate, and use resources effectively; play a role in the ongoing development of information literacy initiatives; support faculty research; participate in special projects, such as assessment, collection reviews, and the development of web-based resources; participate in the shared decision-making of the Reference Department, departmental working groups, committees of the Libraries and of the University; contribute to librarianship by carrying out professional research and/or scholarly work. Some evening and weekend work is required.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• An ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent with up to three years post-MLIS experience
• Educational background in the social sciences or humanities.
• Strong public service ethic and background.
• Understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of Environmental Studies, including its economic, social and political aspects.
• Expertise with and enthusiasm for statistics, data resources, and statistical software packages.
• Demonstrated understanding of collection development and liaison roles with faculty.
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction and ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats.
• Demonstrated ability in providing research services.
• Broad knowledge of print materials and digital information sources relevant to the social sciences and humanities, especially in the area of Environmental Studies.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Evidence of leadership ability, professional initiative, and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collegial setting.
• Ability to work with a large and diverse clientele.
• Understanding of scholarly publishing issues and trends with an interest in collection development in both print and electronic formats.
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload.
• Willingness to undertake library and university committee responsibilities, professional development, research and scholarship.
• Expertise with or demonstrated understanding of assessment methodologies.

This is a continuing-stream (tenure track) appointment to be filled at the Assistant Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to three years post-MLIS experience. Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/). Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The position is available to commence mid-September, 2010. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness. York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups and regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Deadline for applications is June 2nd, 2010. Applications, including a covering letter, and a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of three referees are requested.
Applications can be sent to:

Chair, Scott Reference Librarian Appointment Committee
York University Libraries
310 Scott Library
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3
Fax: (416) 736-5451
Email: yulapps@yorku.ca

Applications should be sent by mail, or email/fax with a mail copy following.

Reference & Instruction Librarian

University of Wisconsin- Green Bay
Reference & Instruction Librarian
(Position #A169)

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking an energetic, tech-savvy librarian to coordinate reference services and provide library instruction. A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at https://www.uwgb.edu/hr/jobs/position505.html. Apply by April 5, 2010 for priority consideration. UW-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer.

Reference and Instruction Librarian (50% time position)

Reference and Instruction Librarian (50% time position)
Thomas J. Long Business Library
University of California, Berkeley

Hiring Range: Assistant Librarian I - Associate Librarian IV
$1923.50 - $2354 per month, depending upon qualifications
This is a one-year temporary, half-time position available starting January 2010.

The Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premiere public universities that serves 23,000 undergraduates, 9,000 graduate students and 1500 faculty.

The Thomas J. Long Business Library is one of over 20 subject specialty libraries on the Berkeley campus. The Long Library is located in the Haas School of Business, but reports to the University Library. Its mission is to serve the information needs of over 2,000 students, faculty, and staff in the Haas School as well as other campus departments needing business information. The Long Library has over 160,000 print volumes, 1.4 million microforms, and thousands of serials in print and electronic formats. In addition, a large digital library of business information is provided through links on the library’s homepage. The staff consists of 2 FTE librarians, 1.8 library assistants, and 10-12 student library employees. More information about the Long Library is available at http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/BUSI.


Responsibilities

This half-time position reports to the Acting Head of the Long Business Library. The Reference and Instruction Librarian will:

- Provides reference and instruction services for students and faculty in the Haas School of Business.
- Develops course guides for undergraduate and MBA courses.
- Participates in collection development activities of the library, including selection of print and digital resources.

Qualifications

Required:

-MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent.
-Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Willingness to work in a team environment under the direction of the acting head librarian.
-Evidence of both professional initiative and flexibility.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population.

Desired:

- Experience creating instructional and information materials.
- Experience teaching library instruction classes in an academic environment.
- Familiarity with business databases, including numerical products such as Datastream, SDC Platinum, WRDS, etc.
- Evidence of or potential for professional contributions beyond the primary job, such as publications, leadership in University and professional organizations, and other research and creative activity.


DEADLINE: Consideration will be given to applications received by January 8, 2010.

Applicants should apply in writing, including with their letter a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Susan E. Wong
Director, Library Human Resources
Library Human Resources Department
110 Doe Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000

Or Fax: 510-642-8675
Or Email: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

For complete information, please visit http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/LHRD/instrefbusi.html.