Adjunct Librarian

Job Summary :

Adjunct librarians provide reference service to library patrons, bibliographic instruction to individuals and classes, help maintain the library databases including the catalog, support interlibrary loan, circulation and periodical services with assistance as needed to help ensure student’s academic success as well as provide them with lifelong information-finding skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Masters of Library Science required from an ALA-accredited institution

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

2 yrs experience – teaching & reference service

Essential Duties :

Reference Service to Library Patrons

1. Conduct reference interview to determine patron’s information needs

2. Assist patron in research with appropriate tools and materials

Provide Library Information Literacy Instruction to Classes

1. Coordinate and plan library information literacy instruction with faculty

2. Provide library information literacy instruction to students

Develop Library Publicity

1. Develop information materials

2. Create library exhibits

3. Create bibliographies of library methods

Assist with Collection Maintenance

1. Assist in the development and revision of library policies and procedures

2. Assist in the development and revision of library mission statement and goals

3. Help compile date for internal and external reports

4. Participate in hiring of library staff

5. Help coordinate library services with other College areas

Participate in Professional Development

1. Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties

2. Participate in professional growth activities

3. Participate in professional organizations