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Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The role is responsible for providing reference services, conducting library instruction, and managing collection development. Additionally, the position involves producing promotional materials and supervising student workers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an MLS from an ALA accredited program or be currently enrolled in one. Required skills include knowledge of library organization principles, research techniques, and proficiency with electronic resources.

postgraduate degreeWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationSupervisory SkillsStatistical AnalysisAcquisitionsCatalogingReference ServicesCollection DevelopmentLibrary InstructionElectronic Resource ManagementLibrary Research TechniquesReciprocal Borrowing

Job description

Position

  • Reference
  • Librarian (Part-time)
  • Department:
  • University
  • Library
  • Reports to:
  • Associate
  • Librarian
  • WORK
  • Schedule:
  • Fully on campus
  • PRIMARY
  • FUNCTION: Position is responsible for providing reference services, library instruction, collection development, producing library material, and assisting in other library related projects. This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis. This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis. Work hours vary whereby some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

MLS from an ALA accredited program or enrolled in an accredited MLS program Library research techniques Knowledge of library organization principles Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge of current reference and instruction tools Supervisory skills Knowledge of personal computers and electronic resources

Duties

Provide reference services and information about the library's collections, services, and policies Conduct library instruction sessions Assist in statistical analysis of library usage Collection Development General circulation operations Produce library promotional and instructional material Supporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging Supervising student workers Other library-related duties as assigned.