Information Literacy​/Reference Librarian

Information Literacy/Reference Librarian

Under the general supervision of the Head of Reference Services, the Information Literacy/Reference Librarian will provide reference and information literacy instruction and reference services to students and faculty at Tuskegee University.

• Provides reference and research assistance to library patrons and staff and coordinates "specialized instruction" programming, which includes activities such as orientation, course related bibliographic instruction and in-house training.
• Develops information literacy classes for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Works with the Head of Reference Services to customize databases to maximize usability for Tuskegee University students, faculty, and staff.
• Uses subscription databases and the book collection to locate materials that meet user needs.
• Assists in the development and design of marketing information services for the Tuskegee University Community.
• Collaborates with library faculty in developing, implementing, and assessing new instructional initiatives.
• Creates and updates Lib Guides, FAQs, and monitors and answers questions from the Ask a Librarian platform.
• Facilitates consistent and timely access to electronic resources by maintaining and updating links, troubleshooting, and providing user support.
• Evaluates new products and services for possible library use.
• Collects statistics.
• Serves on library and university committees.
• Serves as liaison to specific departments, providing collection development and outreach to faculty.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Master of Library Services (MLS) from an ALA accredited institution.
• At least one year of teaching experience or professional level library experience and working knowledge of a wide variety of electronic reference databases/Internet.

FLSA.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Springshare software (Lib Guides, Lib Answers, Ask a Librarian).
• Working knowledge and understanding of Zoom software.
• Ability to effectively interact with library staff and the university community.

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcript 1
• Optional Documents
  • Letter of Recommendation 1
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Other
  • Letter of Recommendation 2
  • Transcript 2

No travel required.

Night, weekend, and after hour work required.