Assistant Librarian (Special Appointment) - Southern Connecticut State University
Temporary 1 Year Appointment
Specialization(s): Reference & Instruction Generalist
Search Number: 21-020Temp
Located in historic New Haven, a city rich in art and culture, Southern
Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered
university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the
public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment
for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to
social justice. SCSU is a flourishing community of approximately 10,000
students, located less than three miles from downtown New Haven, with
easy access to New York and Boston.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University is
seeking to immediately fill a temporary 1-year appointment at the rank
of Assistant Librarian. The Reference & Instruction Generalist
Librarian provides reference service in a cooperative centralized
reference environment, as well as specialized reference for assigned
academic areas. The librarian may serve as liaison with one or more
academic departments, developing library collections in those areas,
provides general and subject-specific instruction, creates instructional
materials and web pages, and participates in evening and weekend
reference rotation. The librarian may also serve on library and
university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library
Director and work collaboratively as faculty. This position is governed
by a collective bargaining agreement; for further information see https://www.scsuaaup.org/.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; 1 year of
professional experience in public services in an academic library
setting, or other relevant customer services and/or teaching experience;
Strong communication skills; the ability to work with initiative, both
as a team member and as an individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing reference services in an academic library;
familiarity with print, online and internet resources used in academic
libraries; experience teaching library instruction one-on-one and to a
class; experience developing instructional materials and tutorials using
online tools such as LibGuides.
Application Process:
Please submit letter of interest addressing the required and preferred
qualifications, current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of three
references with email and phone contact information to: Search Committee Chair at ToceJ1@southernct.edu. For best consideration, all materials must be received by August 2. The position will remain open until filled.
