Job Description:
• Provide evening and weekend reference and research assistance to students and faculty through the Library’s virtual communication and service channels
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of research guides, instructional materials, and library tutorials
• Provide library instruction and research support for courses and academic programs as needed
• Support resource-sharing services, including assisting with unresolved or unfilled requests
• Resolve library systems and electronic resource issues, including troubleshooting basic access problems and submitting or escalating support requests when appropriate
• Collaborate with library faculty and staff in problem-solving, service improvement, policy development, and other library initiatives
• Participate in library meetings, programs, projects, and services as appropriate for the position
• Maintain professional knowledge relevant to reference services, information literacy, academic libraries, and emerging library technologies
• Follow University policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program
• Knowledgeable in providing reference services to students and faculty
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Support the University’s mission and adhere to employee policies
• Familiarity with Springshare suite preferred
• Knowledge of current web authoring tools and standards preferred
• Knowledge of ILS systems, particularly Ex Libris preferred
• Experience with resource sharing/interlibrary loan preferred
• Knowledge of current library reference trends and commitment to learn innovative trends in library reference provision preferred
Benefits:
• Remote work
• Part-time employment
• Support for the University’s faith-based mission and student-focused environment