Reference Librarian, Part Time - University of Hartford. Non-Exempt. Reports to Head of Reference and Public
Services. Work Week: 20 hours (minimum) Maintains regular evenings and
rotating weekends.
Position Summary: Assumes responsibility for providing complete and
thorough information literacy and bibliographic instruction to library
patrons in conjunction with University faculty in an effort to ensure
quality customer service as well as the best use of traditional and
electronic library resources. Performs all duties in full support of the
University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective
execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the
University’s students.
Job Duties: Provides knowledgeable, relevant and accurate
assistance to students and other library patrons, making efficient and
expedient use of traditional and electronic library resources. Assists
student, staff, and faculty with research inquiries. Supports and staffs
regular evening and weekend shifts at Reference/Information Commons
Desk. Plans, develops, presents and evaluates instructional,
bibliographic and information literacy seminars on library resources to
on campus and online students, faculty and staff. Organizes and
maintains reference materials in a system that is easy for patrons to
access. Serves as an academic liaison to faculty for courses taught on
campus and online. Oversees outreach initiatives, online content, and
supplemental resources in those designated areas. Provides assistance
with special projects including, but not limited to, collection
development, data analysis and LibGuides. Maintains collection and
reference usage statistics. Develops reports for the Head of Reference
and Public Services and the Director of Libraries as necessary and/or
appropriate. Assists with all functions of the Circulation Unit
including desk coverage, direction, shelving and library opening and
closing procedures. Maintains awareness of trends and advances in the
field through attendance at meetings or seminars and through regular
examination of the literature in the field. Performs other related
duties as assigned.
Education: Master’s Degree of Library Science from an A.L.A accredited institution (or recognized equivalent) required.
Managerial Skills: Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of temporary or student workers.
Knowledge & Skills: Advanced Professional Skills. The
professional theory and practice of the professional skills level, but
applied at the advanced level of a “seasoned” professional. Requires
extensive knowledge of a professional discipline and a working knowledge
of related fields.
Special Skills: The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
For the complete job posting and to apply, visit https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/2738.
