Librarian, Part-time/Substitute

This person will provide a variety of services in support of information literacy, including reference, instruction and consultation, educational leadership, and information services to students, faculty, staff and others. Flexible to meet the needs of the library.

 

This position is intended to provide evening reference coverage until 9 p.m., typically in 4–5 hour shifts with limited scheduling flexibility

EDUCATION

Master's Degree or in the process of obtaining a Master's Degree in Library Science in Library Science or in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or current enrollment in an MLS/MLIS program from an ALA-accredited institution with completed coursework in Reference Services. Required

Master's Degree or undergraduate degree in another discipline, preferably one related to one of the College's programs. Preferred

Coursework in teaching methodology. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of multifaceted full-time librarian experience preferably in an academic setting or completed MLS/MLIS coursework in Reference services at an ALA-accredited institution. Required

Experience with electronic resources and services. Required

Experience providing reference. Required

Teaching experience, preferably including library instruction. Preferred

Experience working in an archive and/or special collection setting. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, and staff. Required

Effective oral and written communication skills. Required

Proficiency with computers and requisite software packages. Required

Provide library instruction in accordance with faculty and student needs.

Provide reference assistance, including consultation, to students and faculty.

Promote library resources and services to faculty and students.

Promote and support Information literacy among faculty and students.

In accordance with ACRL academic library standards, strive to exercise effective leadership, assessment, and guidance in appropriate aspects of all library services.

Engage in professional development and technology upgrading activities.

Perform tasks related to processing archival and special collections materials, as well as provide reference for Archives/Special Collections when Librarian, Archives and Special Collections is not available.

Some lifting of materials not to exceed 40 lbs.

The part-time rate for 2025/26 will be the greater of $1160 per credit or $773 per contact hour, prorated for student enrollment under seven. The approved substitute pay rate is $48.31 per hour during the first week of substituting and the prorated part-time teacher rate for consecutive substitute assignments that exceed one week.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

 

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