Part-Time Instruction/Reference Librarian

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Summary/Objective

The primary responsibilities are to provide foundational information literacy instruction as part of integration with the university Writing Studies program. Each section of Writing Studies is paired with a librarian who meets with the class, often multiple times in a term. Additionally, this position will provide research assistance consultations to a diverse user population in the use of the online discovery system, 600+ databases, and the print collection through both individual appointments and as part of our on-demand research assistance services through chat and in-person. The part-time instruction/reference librarian will participate in special projects and other work within the unit.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• General days and hours include: set schedule of 16 total hours/week primarily scheduled in two 8 hour shifts with additional voluntary hours possible on an as-needed basis.
• [1 librarian 8-4 Monday and Tuesday; 1 librarian 11-6 Thursday and Friday].

Required Education and Experience

Educational Requirements:
ALA accredited MLS program or currently enrolled with no more than 1 year left until graduation. Public service and instruction experience or coursework required.
Minimum Requirements:

• Experience or coursework with teaching information literacy.
• Familiarity with the ACRL “Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education”
• Experience or coursework providing research assistance to a variety of users in an academic or other library setting.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collegially.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience teaching in-person and online.
• Experience providing in-depth research assistance using online information resources.
• Familiarity with a variety of technology and online tools, e.g. calendar, browser, email, spreadsheet, word processing, and meeting tools
• Experience providing research assistance in a variety of formats, including in-person, email, and/or online chat.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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