Reference Librarian (Part-Time), Providence College, Phillips Memorial Library, RI
Posted December 6, 2023
Description:
Phillips Memorial Library at Providence College has an opening for a part-time librarian in our Reference & Education Department. The primary focus of this position is the provision of a full range of library research support and reference services from our Research Support Desk during night, weekend, and some daytime hours.
Essential Duties
1) Provide a full range of library services, including reference/research services and productivity services (computer hardware, software, digitization services, etc.), including collaboration with other professional, paraprofessional/support and student staff.
2) Assist Providence College students, faculty, and staff, and administrators, as well as members of the local community, in identifying and using the library’s print and electronic resources, both in person and remotely; assist patrons in using and evaluating online sources, especially the library’s electronic databases and resources; instruct patrons in using library computers and perform basic troubleshooting.
3) Teach library instruction classes. Working with the Reference Education Instruction Coordinator, communicate with faculty about their instructional needs; prepare handouts and other instructional materials; teach classes; evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
4) Assist in updating/maintaining the library’s online research guides.
Required Qualifications
1) Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited institution required and/or combination of education and experience.
2) Ability to regularly work evenings and weekends
Salary and Benefits
1) $25/hr. – $29/hr. depending on experience up to a maximum of 1,000 hours per year.
2) As this is a part-time position, there are no benefits.
How to Apply:
See more details and application at https://careers.providence.edu/postings/8350