On-Call Librarian

Job Title

Job Title On-Call Librarian

The On-Call Librarian will be responsible for facilitating the flow of information to library users, serve as a reference Librarian, and participate in professional activities. The hours for this position will range from 10-15 hours per week and will include Saturdays (12:00-4:00pm) during the Fall and Winter semester hours of operation; additional hours may be available.

Responsible for facilitating the flow of information to library users, including:

• Provide orientations and tours to classes, faculty students, and other individuals and groups upon request.
• Create information library publications for distribution to library users, including leaflets, handouts, and electronic newsletters.
• Serving assigned nights and weekends as specified in the posting under which the person was employed.

Service during a major portion of each week as reference Librarian, including:

• Responsible for library operations when the only Librarian on duty.
• Assist users in locating information needed to write papers, do presentations, give speeches, and be successful in classes.
• Instruct users on how to locate books, periodicals and other library resources.
• Advise users on how to access needed resources in other area libraries/institutions.

Participation in professional activities, including:

• Attend and participate in scheduled departmental and divisional meetings during assigned hours.
• Participate in pertinent growth activities.

Performance of other professional duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program.
• Two (2) years of experience as a reference or public services librarian, preferably in an academic library.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with faculty, students and administrative personnel.
• Online library system experience.

Salary $28/Hour

Work Hours 10-15 hours/week, including must be available for Saturdays at 12-4p during Fall and Winter semester hours of operation; additional hours may be available