Reporting to the Head for Research & Reference Services at Sprague Library, the temporary Research & Instruction Librarian provides the full range of in-person and online research and reference services and teaches research skills and information literacy classes in all disciplines at all levels. In addition to serving as liaison to one or more academic departments, the Librarian will support outreach activities. This is a 10-month temporary appointment, working 35 hours per week. The Librarian will be based on the Montclair campus, but should be prepared to spend time on the Bloomfield campus, as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches information literacy classes and workshops at all levels and disciplines in-person and online.
• Provides in-person, telephone, and online (e.g., Zoom) research and reference services, including individual and small group research consultations.
• Develops asynchronous learning materials and updates FAQs to support instruction and reference.
• Creates and maintains research guides for courses and disciplines.
• May serve as liaison to one or more departments.
• Supports outreach to the Montclair community, including potential students.
• Keeps informed of library policies and procedures.
• Works some evening and weekend schedules, as needed.
• Participates in library committees, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional academic library experience.
• Instruction and reference experience in an academic, public, research, or special library.
• Strong cultural awareness and demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues, supervisors, and other staff within and outside the Department.
• Ability to work both independently as well as collegially and productively in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with instructional design.
• Experience creating online learning objects/materials.
• Experience with assessment relevant to job duties.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://montclair.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/JobOpportunities/job/Research---Instruction-Librarian--Temporary-_R1003814