Temporary Adjunct Librarian, University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH)

Posted September 30, 2024

Are you, or someone you know,  looking for a temporary librarian position in an academic library? Pursuing an MLS and wanting some practical experience? If so, we hope you will consider this part-time temporary  (January through May 2025) Life Sciences and Agriculture Librarian position. Candidates should have completed at least 15 credits (with a course in the provision of reference services) towards an MLS but don’t have to have completed all requirements to be considered for this opportunity.  Position is 25-30 hours per week at $26 per hour.

This adjunct position provides subject-specific information literacy instruction (both in-person and online) to the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture community (and other colleges as needed) along with relevant research support and instruction activities through individual research consultations, chat reference service and possibly special projects.

This role enhances the library’s goal of providing outstanding service to all users and the general recruitment and retention goals of the University, while exhibiting a commitment to the profession of librarianship. We hope you will consider joining us in this role!

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree or international equivalent in library or information science; or
• A current graduate student with at least 15 completed credits in an ALA-accredited program; credit hours to include at least one course in the provision of reference services; or
• Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in providing reference services to a varied clientele.
• Knowledge of reference resources and online databases.
• Ability to effectively engage students in the classroom.
• Understanding of the delivery of library services.
• Ability to work both independently and with others.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence and contribution to a work environment that affirms its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an academic library.
• Ability to operate with a high level of initiative.
• Interest in all aspects of academic librarianship and demonstrated flexibility in the work environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position visit this site: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63174, position will close 12/31/2024.

Required documents for application:

1. Resume/Vita
2. Cover Letter