About this position:

St. Francis College is hiring a part-time reference librarian. Reporting to the Assistant Dean/Director of Library Services the part-time Reference Librarian covers the Library’s Reference Desk both virtually and in person. This position is responsible for the operation of the Library when no full-time Librarian is in attendance.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

▪ Responsible for all Reference Desk Services

▪ Supervises Circulation Desk Staff, as directed.

▪ Provides group information literacy instruction virtually, in person, and by-appointment for research assistance for students, faculty, and staff

▪ Creates content for LibGuides.

▪ Fulfills all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean/Director of Library Services.

 

Schedule:

Approximately 15 hours per week. both on-campus and virtual, Monday through Friday, generally 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Flexibility in work hours is required to accommodate the Library’s needs and changes in Library hours throughout the course of the College’s Academic Year.

 

Qualifications:

▪ Master’s degree from an ALA accredited school of library/information science.

▪ At least one year's experience in an academic setting.

▪ Excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and communications skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a collegial environment are essential.

▪ Working knowledge of Alma, Primo VE and/or LibGuides a plus.

▪ Ability to work a flexible schedule according to departmental needs.

• Communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and efforts to embed it into the St. Francis College culture.

• Ability to interact collaboratively and professionally with diverse groups and constituencies throughout the College.

• Culturally sensitive with an understanding and appreciation of a multi-cultural college community and the Franciscan traditions of St. Francis College.

• Strong commitment to the College’s mission and to its students, faculty and staff.

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Submit specified application materials to hr@sfc.edu.