Reference & Sciences Librarian, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg VA
Posted March 26, 2014
The University of Mary Washington is seeking an energetic, innovative person to serve as the Reference and Sciences Librarian. This librarian teaches course-integrated library instruction classes for the physical and natural sciences, physical education, mathematics, and computer science. In addition, the Reference and Sciences Librarian:
– Creates online research guides and other instructional materials for assigned disciplines.
– Provides individual research assistance for students, faculty, and staff in assigned disciplines.
-Assists patrons in locating information and utilizing the resources and services of the library, irrespective of format.
-Staffs the reference desk as scheduled, including evening and weekend hours.
-Serves as the library’s liaison to assigned departments, cultivating and maintaining productive working relationships with faculty.
-Works with the Collection Development Librarian to select library materials for the sciences and other assigned disciplines.
-Works with the other reference librarians to train, schedule, and supervise the student assistants in the reference department.
Required Qualifications:
-Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s program (MLS/MLIS).
-Experience in the provision of reference, research and instruction services. (This can include experience gained while pursuing a graduate degree or in a pre-professional position.)
-Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Closing Date: 04-25-2014.
Please submit an application by going to https://careers.umw.edu/