Reference and Instruction Librarian
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Job Title Reference and Instruction Librarian
Position Summary This staff position serves as Department Head, providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for departmental services, personnel, and daily operations. Supervises and mentors department faculty and staff; coordinates workflows; supports professional development; and ensures departmental goals align with the mission and strategic priorities of the library and institution.Responsible for information and research services in all formats and venues, including reference, instruction, information commons, workshops, and related initiatives. Provides in-person and virtual information, research, and reference services. Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in collaboration with faculty. Develops materials to support research and instruction for all teaching modalities.
Pay Rate Annual
Salary $59,000.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department staff.
Oversees departmental planning, goal setting, assessment, and reporting.
Coordinates scheduling and coverage for reference, instruction, and
service points.
Facilitates departmental meetings and supports collaborative decision-
making.
Ensure alignment of departmental initiatives with library and
institutional strategic goals.
Recommends policies, procedures, and service improvements.
Mentors and supports library faculty and staff for professional
development.
Plans, teaches, and assesses information literacy instruction in
collaboration with faculty.
Develops digital and print-based materials to support research and
instruction in all formats.
Creates tailored instruction at the request of faculty.
Provides effective group and one-on-one instruction sessions in all
modalities.
Locates and creates digital content to support academic instruction.
Prepares, provides, and creates assessment tools for engaging library
instruction.
Maintains current knowledge of citation styles, information retrieval
tools, and teaching practices.
Develops traditional and computer-assisted instructional tools to help
users develop library, electronic, and internet research skills.
Manages collection development for assigned academic programs and
recommends library materials and databases as appropriate.
Informs and instructs librarians regarding current reference materials,
sources, and service delivery practices.
Participates in the development and maintenance of the reference guides,
instruction videos, and online research tools.
Develops and updates both print and electronic instructional support
materials.
Explores, evaluates, and encourages the deployment of emerging
technologies into library programs and services.
Serves as a liaison to academic departments to strengthen course-
integrated library instruction.
Develops campus partnerships and interacts collegially with the campus
community.
Provides weekly evening reference assistance for students at the reference
desk.
Participates in continuing education, professional associations, and
library committees.
Serves on faculty committees as assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of
responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the
department's business needs.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
Experience
Experience working with various library resources is required.
Experience working in a reference/instruction department in a library is
required (5+ years).
Experience in reference services for online programs is required.
Experience in assessment strategies is preferred.
Experience with Springshare software is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (position requirements at entry)Knowledge of:
Knowledge of instruction and research
Knowledge of best practices for online pedagogy.
Knowledge of learning techniques as they apply to library instruction.
Skills :
Ability to adhere to university and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to uphold our university's core values.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a
diverse community.
Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines with
minimum supervision.
Ability to participate in a collaborative service-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and office atmosphere.
Ability to provide and demonstrate excellent customer service.
Ability to plan, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while working on
multiple tasks.
Proven interpersonal skills to provide support in a high-profile office
with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to maintain professionalism while working with diverse groups and
in various situations.
Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters, while complying
with privacy regulations.
Knowledge of rules, standards, regulations, and laws regarding student
records.
Ability to develop skills and remain knowledgeable of current trends in
library services.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2016AS1117P
Posting Open Date 06/15/2026
Open Until Filled
Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a masters degree?
Yes
No
How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
0-1
1-3
3-5
5-7
7+
Have you worked in an academic library before?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Current Employee Application (for internal applicants)
Letter of Recommendation
List of Three References
