Southern Connecticut State University
Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
Overview
Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment) at Southern Connecticut State University. This is a temporary 1-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Join to apply for the Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment) role at Southern Connecticut State University. Company Description Buley Library is the heart of campus. Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is the only R2 institution in the State of Connecticut and a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston. Responsibilities
The Reference & Instruction Generalist Librarian provides reference service in a cooperative centralized reference environment, specialized reference for assigned academic areas, and library instruction, especially for first-year students. The librarian may serve as liaison with one or more academic departments, developing library collections in those areas, provide general and subject-specific instruction, create instructional materials and web pages, and may participate in evening and weekend reference rotation. The librarian may also serve on library and university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library Director and work collaboratively as faculty. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; for further information see https://www.scsuaaup.org/ . Qualifications
Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; 1 year of professional experience in public services in an academic library setting, or other relevant customer service; 1 year of library or classroom teaching experience at a college or high school level. Experience providing reference services in an academic library; familiarity with print, online and internet resources used in academic libraries; experience developing instructional materials and tutorials using online tools such as LibGuides. Strong communication skills; the ability to work with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual. To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to: The Chair of the Library Faculty Personnel Committee, Rebecca Hedreen, at librarysearch@southernct.edu. Open until filled, review to begin immediately.
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Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment) at Southern Connecticut State University. This is a temporary 1-year appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Join to apply for the Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment) role at Southern Connecticut State University. Company Description Buley Library is the heart of campus. Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice. SCSU is the only R2 institution in the State of Connecticut and a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, and home to many universities and with easy access to New York City and Boston. Responsibilities
The Reference & Instruction Generalist Librarian provides reference service in a cooperative centralized reference environment, specialized reference for assigned academic areas, and library instruction, especially for first-year students. The librarian may serve as liaison with one or more academic departments, developing library collections in those areas, provide general and subject-specific instruction, create instructional materials and web pages, and may participate in evening and weekend reference rotation. The librarian may also serve on library and university committees. All librarians report directly to the Library Director and work collaboratively as faculty. This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement; for further information see https://www.scsuaaup.org/ . Qualifications
Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; 1 year of professional experience in public services in an academic library setting, or other relevant customer service; 1 year of library or classroom teaching experience at a college or high school level. Experience providing reference services in an academic library; familiarity with print, online and internet resources used in academic libraries; experience developing instructional materials and tutorials using online tools such as LibGuides. Strong communication skills; the ability to work with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual. To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to: The Chair of the Library Faculty Personnel Committee, Rebecca Hedreen, at librarysearch@southernct.edu. Open until filled, review to begin immediately.
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