Title:
PT Research & Instruction Librarian (Evening & Weekend)

Department:
Van Houten Library

Reports To:
Associate University Librarian - Research & Engagement

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary: 
The NJIT library seeks a part-time Research & Instruction Librarian to work in the Robert W. Van Houten Library, NJIT’s main library located in the Central Avenue Building.

The position requires providing reference and research assistance, troubleshooting access problems, and other duties as assigned.

The position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research & Engagement and consists of fifteen (15) or more hours per week: Sunday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Monday through Thursday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, plus one day with earlier start time each week to attend research team meeting; start time negotiable and additional hours may be available.

Essential Functions: 
- Provides reference and research support at the Research Help Desk.
- Provides friendly and courteous assistance to library patrons in person, by email, through live chat, and by phone.
- Develops reference and instructional materials such as LibGuides and knowledge base articles.
- May be called on to teach information literacy skills in all disciplines covered by the university in small groups and large classroom environments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned, including special projects.

Prerequisite Qualifications: 
- Excellent customer service skills.
- An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library or Information Science, or currently enrolled in an MLS/MILS program.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills with extensive searching experience, including but not limited to STEM databases, search engines, and online resources.
- Ability to lift (up to 50 pounds) and bend.
- Good judgment and initiative.
- Detail-oriented, accurate, and organized.
- Able to work independently, be a team player, and work cooperatively with coworkers.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Previous experience working in an academic library.
- Teaching and presentation experience.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: 
Priority will be given to applications submitted by December 15th and continue until the position is filled.

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