Temporary Reference & Instruction Librarian (Part-time)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$20.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Hours

16.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

Kraemer Family Library at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking applications for two temporary part-time Reference and Instruction Librarians from January 9 through May 13, 2017.  Each position will work 16 hours per week and will report to the Director of Instructional and Research Services.

Preference will be given to applications received by December 14, 2016.

Position responsibilities:

  1. Works at the Research Assistance Desk 6-16 hours a week including nights and weekends.
  2. Conducts library instruction sessions in several sections of English 1410, a required English composition course with a strong emphasis on research.
  3. Teaches library workshops on RefWorks and other topics.
  4. Participates in librarian and staff meetings.
  5. Opportunities for involvement in other library projects and events.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school
  • Experience or coursework in library instruction and reference services.

Desired qualifications:

  • Experience creating Libguides

Salary: $20.00 per hour

The Community

The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado was established in 1965. Doctoral degrees are offered in engineering, geropsychology, educational leadership and nursing practice. The campus also has graduate programs in business, public administration, and a variety of arts and science areas. Colorado Springs, located at the foot of Pikes Peak, has a population of approximately 450,000, with tourism, high technology, manufacturing, sports and the military ranking as the key industries within the community. Located 70 miles south of Denver, Colorado Springs offers a wide variety of leisure and educational activities including sports, parks, symphony, local theater groups, museums and several institutions of higher education.

HR Info

Jayne Lloyd at jlloyd@uccs.edu.

Application must be made online at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.  Refer to job number 07676.  Application must include a letter addressing in detail the specified qualifications for the position, a full resume/vitae, and names with postal addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers for five references, including two current or recent supervisors.  An unofficial transcript will also be required to reflect the requirement of a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school.  Preference will be given to applications received by December 14, 2016.

Posted Nov 30, 2016