Southern Connecticut State University is hiring: Assistant Librarian - Reference

Department: Library Services Rank: Assistant Librarian Specialization: Reference/Instruction Librarian (Special Appointment) 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. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, 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. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. 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. 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, 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, provides general and subject-specific instruction, creates 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/ . 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 service; 1 year of library or classroom teaching experience at a college or high school level. Preferred Qualifications 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. Application Process 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. SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Universityseeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: 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, specialized reference for assigned academic areas . The librarian may serve as liaison with one or more academic departments, developing library collections in those areas . En Español: Departamento: Servicios de Bibliotecas Rango: Asistente Biblioteca Especialización: Referencia/Instrucción bibliotecaria (Nombramiento Especial) Universidad Estatal del Sur de Connecticut (SCSU) es una universidad diversa y centrada en los estudiantes dedicada a la excelencia académica, el acceso y el servicio al bien público. Southern proporciona un entorno favorable y acogedor para todos los miembros de su comunidad a través de un compromiso en todo el campus con la justicia social. SCSU es la única institución R2 en el estado de Connecticut y uno de los principales productores de Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Fundada como facultad docente en 1893, Southern Connecticut State University ha evolucionado durante el último siglo hasta convertirse en una completa universidad pública de aproximadamente 9.000 estudiantes, ofreciendo acceso a programas graduados y pregraduados en las disciplinas liberales y profesionales. Buscamos insertar inmediatamente en todos los estudiantes el valor del descubrimiento con la breve descripción liberal y profesional que sirve de desarrollo inmediato para la vida profesional. El bibliotecario puede servir como enlace con uno o más departamentos académicos, desarrollar colecciones de bibliotecas en esas áreas, proveer instrucciones generales y específicas de materia, crear materiales educativos y páginas web, y participar en la rotación de referencias nocturnas y del fin de semana. Proceso de solicitud Envíe carta de presentación y currículum a: La presidenta del Comité de Personal de la Facultad de Bibliotecas, Rebecca Hedreen, en librarysearch@southernct.edu . Abierto hasta que se complete, revisión para comenzar inmediatamente. SCSU es un empleador de Acción Afirmativa / Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo.