Part-Time Per Diem Virtual Instructional Librarian

The James E. Tobin Library at Molloy College is seeking experienced librarians for virtual instructional services.  This virtual position is for part-time class overflow.  Classes are primarily weekday evenings from 5:00-10:00pm (EST).  This position will start immediately.

Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Instructional Services, the Virtual Instructional Librarian provides tailored information instruction to students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide virtual instruction services to students of the James E. Tobin Library.
• Develop customized virtual instruction sessions upon request.
• Teach research strategies to students in small and large groups, with emphasis on critical thinking and plagiarism avoidance as well as searching techniques.
• Remain current in navigating academic resources held by the James E. Tobin Library.
• Other library related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in an academic library, including prior experience teaching information instruction classes in a virtual environment, is required.
• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited school.
• Strong knowledge of academic databases.
• Ability to assist students from freshman year through doctoral programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High comfort level with teaching virtually and good classroom management skills.
• Experience using Zoom.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with medical databases such Mark Allen Group, Sage Journal collections, and Ovid is highly desirable.
• Prior experience with citation managers, especially Academic Writer or Zotero is highly desirable.
• Degree in the medical field is highly desirable.
• Second master’s degree a plus.
• Instructional design experience a plus.

Please send resume and hours of availability to Susan Bloom, Associate Librarian Instructional Services at library@molloy.edu or mail to:

Molloy College Library

Attn: Susan Bloom

1000 Hempstead Avenue

Rockville Centre, New York 11571

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

Submit specified application materials to library@molloy.edu.