Assistant Librarian (Special Appointment)
Temporary 1 Year Appointment Librarian Position Announcement
Department: Library Services
Rank: Assistant Librarian
Specialization(s): Reference & Instruction Generalist
Search Number: 21-020Temp
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Located in historic New Haven, a city rich in art and culture, Southern
Connecticut State University 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 a flourishing community of
approximately 10,000 students, located less than three miles from
downtown New Haven, with easy access to New York and Boston.
Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities
Hilton C. Buley Library at Southern Connecticut State University is
seeking to immediately fill a temporary 1-year appointment at the rank
of Assistant Librarian. The Reference & Instruction Generalist
Librarian provides reference service in a cooperative centralized
reference environment, as well as specialized reference for assigned
academic areas. The librarian may serve as liaison with one or more
academic departments, developing library collections in those areas,
provides general and subject-specific instruction,
creates instructional materials and web pages, and participates 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/.
Required 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 services and/or teaching experience; Strong communication skills; the ability to work with initiative, both as a team member and as an individual.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience providing reference services in an academic library; familiarity with print, online and internet resources used in academic libraries; experience teaching library instruction one-on-one and to a class; experience developing instructional materials and tutorials using online tools such as LibGuides.
Application Process
Please submit letter of interest addressing the required and preferred
qualifications, current curriculum vitae or resumé, and a list of three
references with email and phone contact information to: Reference &
Instruction Generalist Librarian Search Committee
Chair at ToceJ1@southernct.edu.
For best consideration, all materials must be received by August 2.The position will remain open until filled.
SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
