Part-Time Temporary Reference and Instruction Assistance

Part-Time Temporary Reference and Instruction Assistance

South Dakota State University's Hilton M. Briggs Library is seeking part-time, temporary reference and instruction assistance for weekend, evening (5–9 p.m.), and/or daytime shifts for up to 16 hours per week. This library faculty position supports the research needs of students, faculty, staff, and community members by providing guidance in locating resources, navigating collections, and using library services. Join a collaborative team dedicated to inspiring academic excellence, creative scholarship, and lifelong curiosity in a welcoming and resource-rich environment.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. The Hilton M. Briggs Library inspires academic excellence, collaborative endeavor, creative scholarship, student engagement, and lifelong curiosity. Serving all SDSU academic disciplines, the library is a hub for research, learning, preservation, and discovery—empowering the intellectual and creative life of the communities it serves. Its extensive collections include approximately 680,000 bound volumes, over 600,000 government documents, and 66,700 electronic journals.

Reference librarians provide expert research assistance, and the library offers a variety of collaborative and individual work spaces, from classrooms and study rooms to quiet areas, couches, and tables.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Provide in-person, chat, e-mail and phone reference service on weekends and/or evenings. Assist with library instruction and other tasks and projects as needed. Provide guidance for student employees.

ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Previous reference experience Previous academic library experience

Applications will be accepted through October 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at  if you require assistance with this process.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.

SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.