Information Literacy​/Reference Librarian

Information Literacy/Reference Librarian Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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Information Literacy/Reference Librarian

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

• Provides reference and research assistance to library patrons and staff 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.
• Understand and use subscription databases and the book collection in search of materials that meet the user’s needs.
• Assist in the development and design of marketing information services to the Tuskegee University Community.
• Collaborate with library faculty in developing, implementing and assessing new instructional initiatives.
• Create and update Lib Guides, FAQs, monitor and answer questions from the Ask a Librarian platform.
• Facilitate consistent and timely access to electronic resources by maintaining and updating links, troubleshooting, and providing user support.
• Evaluate new products and services for possible library use.
• Collect statistics
• Serve on library and University committees
• Serve as liaisons to specific departments, providing collection development and outreach to faculty.
• Perform related duties as required

• Master of Library Services ( MLS ) from an ALA accredited institution.
• At least one year of teaching experience or library experience at a professional level 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 specifically, Lib Guides, Lib Answers, and Ask a Librarian.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Zoom software.
• Ability to effectively interact with library staff and the university community.

Posting Number s1030

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Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 07/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an accredited institution? (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have at least one year of teaching experience or library experience at a professional level?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Transcript 2