Instruction and Engagement Librarian, Hobart William Smith Colleges, (Geneva, NY)

Posted July 29, 2025

Description

The Instruction and Engagement Librarian plays a central role in the Library’s efforts to cultivate partnerships with students, faculty, and the larger HWS community. Reporting to the Head of Library Learning and Research Services Librarian, the individual in this position creates, manages, delivers, and assesses innovative programming that inspires intellectual curiosity and enhances the Library’s role in student learning, research, and engagement. The position contributes to other aspects of departmental work including research support and information and digital literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

Provide quality reference services to library patrons via in-person and/or virtual methods, including in-depth research consultations.

Teach integrated course-related library instruction sessions and stand-alone workshops.

Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with students, staff, and faculty in support of student success.

Create online instructional materials that promote and enhance the use of library resources and services.

Plan and participate in the assessment of library instruction.

Provide expertise in the library’s electronic resources, including keeping staff and users informed of updates and changes, and making recommendations for adding or eliminating resources.

Plan and implement library outreach events.

Participate in initiatives to align library services with institutional priorities.

Engage in continuous professional self-development and keep current with emerging library practices, methodologies, and technologies.

Demonstrate knowledge for the Colleges’ educational philosophy and mission.

Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural, and economic circumstances.

Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master’s of Library and Information Science from an accredited program or equivalent advanced degree.

Knowledge of ACRL information literacy standards and framework.

Demonstrated interest in public service.

Strong attention to detail; commitment to efficiency and accuracy.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with students, faculty, and library colleagues.

Ability to work independently, prioritize, and exercise initiative and sound judgement

Ability to project a positive and professional attitude.

The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Hours and Compensation

This is a full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible administrative exempt position. The position is located in Geneva, NY. This position description is not all-inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Salary range is $62,353 – $65,000.

How to Apply

The position is open until filled.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/171093

The Colleges are an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law.