Reference Librarian, Full-Time – Goodwin College. Immediate opening for an entry-level, Librarian I,
position at the Hoffman Family Library. Works under the general
supervision of the Library Director. Assists in providing reference
services, collection maintenance and interlibrary loans. Acts as the
Library Liaison to an academic department. The successful candidate will
provide excellent reference services to students, faculty, and staff
using both print and digital resources.
Responsibilities: planning work according to established library
procedures; establishing task priorities within work unit; creating
content for course-specific LibGuides; assisting in near- and long-term
planning; opening and closing library according to security procedures;
providing individual and group instruction; participating in Library
Liaison program by attending classes in person and through embedding in
BlackBoard; teaching research-related courses.
Additional job functions: examines professional publications and
other sources for selection of books, periodicals and other materials;
attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: ability to apply principles of
library science to solve practical problems; strong computer application
and digital technology skills; ability to work effectively with other
library staff; ability to understand and use the library services
provided by our integrated library systems; knowledge of basic research
materials; strong interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written
communication skills.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American
Library Association accredited college is required; previous academic
library experience preferred; previous teaching experience preferred.
Application instructions: Interested candidates should apply at https://www.goodwin.edu/jobs/
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Goodwin College encourages qualified members of underrepresented groups to apply.
