Library - Reference Librarian Part-Time Evening & Weekend Job at Sacred Heart Un

Library - Reference Librarian Part-Time Evening & Weekend

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in itsBest 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, andBest Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted for employment consideration. If you are viewing this job advertisement through a different site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community using tangible and digital resources and services on-site at the Ryan Matura Library, and to remote users through chat, e-mail, and other communications media.

• Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public individually or in groups tangible and digital resources and services.
• Schedule includes primarily evening and weekend duties.
• Assists library patrons to use library resources in all tangible and digital formats.
• Instructs student users regarding tangible and digital library resources.
• Participates with the Director of Instructional Services and other professional staff in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures, and with the resolution of problems.
• Performs other duties as directed; these may include:
  • Assisting library staff with special project;
  • Preparing orders for binding tangible resources;
  • Preparation or review of archival materials;
  • Managing the public use of archival materials;
  • Guiding users to relevant resources;
  • Other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Master’s degree in library science or working towards a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution;
• Ability to work with a variety of information resources, especially those online;
• Excellent abilities with teaching individuals on an as-needed basis;
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Unusual Working Conditions

Heavy use of digital and tangible resources, web applications, and interaction with library users and staff.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.