Librarian-Reference Instruction & Student Engagement (RISE) Job at Central Wyomi

Salary: $19.66 - $22.12 Hourly
Location : Riverton
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202300169
Department: Library
Opening Date: 12/09/2025

Description
Class Concept
This is a temporary position through May of 2026

Position Summary
The Reference, Instruction, and Student Engagement (RISE) Librarian, reporting to the Library Director, leads the Library's instruction program. This role develops and implements student engagement and instructional strategies aligned with the college's curricular and pedagogical needs. The RISE Librarian will also promote library resources and services. Responsibilities include providing library instruction, collaborating with faculty, creating research guides, and assessing instructional programs. Additionally, the Librarian organizes student engagement activities such as presentations, events, and displays/bulletin boards. Reference duties include assisting faculty, staff, students, and the public.
This position is responsible for creating, disseminating, and assessing information literacy instruction for assigned subject areas. Collaborating with other CWC departments, student groups, and faculty to build partnerships and promote library services to a wider audience. Conduct surveys and focus groups to collect feedback from patrons regarding their needs and preferences to tailor specific programming and instructional opportunities to enhance learning outcomes. Analyze library usage data and feedback to assess the effectiveness of marketing efforts pertaining to programming and instruction. The library operates under a team-based structure; library staff perform multiple roles that can include responsibilities in technical services, public services, and/or user instruction.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties
- Provide reference service including research assistance and basic circulation functions

1. Participate in general reference responsibilities and student research consultations in person, on the phone, through email, and via chat.
2. Provide aid with basic circulation functions such as checking in and out books or renewals at the front desk as needed.

- Provide writing and information literacy instruction services across CWC departments.

1. Collaborate with other departments, college divisions, committees, and librarians on generating effective library programming.
2. Assist with library orientations, workshops and student engagement activities throughout the academic year addressing various formats and research needs for both our on-campus and outreach locations.
3. Create tools, research guides (Libguides), activities and visuals to enhance information literacy offering.
4. Work with the Writing Center to assist students with all needs associated with writing including reference services.

- Develop student engagement initiative opportunities

1. Conduct surveys and focus groups to collect feedback from patrons regarding their needs and preferences to tailor specific programming and instructional opportunities to enhance learning outcomes.
2. Develop student-centered initiatives responsive to the changing College curriculum.
3. Leads the design and implementation of campus outreach programs that engage students, faculty, and staff with Library initiatives.
4. Actively participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• MA in any discipline.

Licenses/Certifications

• None

Equivalency Statement

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited school.

Experience

• 2 years working at an academic college
• OR a combination of experience and education is allowed
• Creativity, initiative, and interest in innovative approaches to research/reference assistance, library instruction, and liaison work.
• Demonstrate understanding of issues and trends in reference and information literacy.
• Must be self-directed and able to assess current operations in an effort to develop practical action programs to improve the functioning of the department.
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relations and build partnerships.
• Effective time, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
• Knowledge of ACRL Framework of Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in academic librarianship, instructional design, and outcomes-based assessment practices as well as policies and procedures specific to academic libraries.
2. Understanding of Information literacy, data literacy, and research practices for higher education.
3. Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education;
4. Deliver exceptional customer service and to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
5. Multi-task, organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion;
6. Effectively identify and resolve problems related to every-day administrative operations;
7. Perform basic mathematical and statistical calculations;
8. Maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative information;
9. Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public;
10. Ability to follow policy and established methods and procedures;
11. Ability to analyze situations accurately and effectively problem solve;
12. Ability to mediate conflict and resolve effectively.

Level of Supervision

• This position operates under the direct supervision of the Director of the Library.

Working Environment

• Reasonable accommodation will be extended to otherwise qualified individuals with a legally recognized disability.

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including personal computer, various programs (Google Suite, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), calculator, fax machine, phone pod, scanners, copy/print machine, telephone, step stools, paper cutter, laminator.

Physical Requirements

• Mostly sedentary or light work requiring sitting, walking, and standing frequently.
• Occasional physical work requires exertion of up to 50 pounds of force pushing or pulling resources on library carts.
• Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required to perform some essential functions.
• Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is generally performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, weekend and evening work may be required.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-855-2112 or email cwchr@CWC.edu.
This position is not eligible for benefits.