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Reference Librarian

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, RI

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Providence, RI

Hours

35.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

  • Guides and supports students and other library patrons regarding best practices for information discovery, retrieval and use
  • Schedules, customizes and provides classroom instruction on information literacy
  • Develops print and online guides and video tutorials on information literacy skills and optimal use of library resources and services
  • Serves as collection development specialist and faculty liaison for assigned subject areas within the JWU curriculum and in preparation for new curriculum offerings
  • Provides reference and publishing support for individual faculty scholarship and research projects
  • Assists in planning and maintaining the organization of library resources
  • Participates in, and presents at, professional conferences, and collaborates with other library professionals to coordinate local and regional reference services and information literacy instruction and assessment initiatives
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a master’s degree
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required

Additional Info & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing reference and instruction in an academic environment
  • Experience supporting open access initiatives and creation of open educational resources
Posted Sep 21, 2023