Part-time Research and Instruction Librarian – Library

Description

Position Number:   822001/68-025             

POSITION SUMMARY:
This part-time librarian position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Teaching, Research, and Engagement. Provides face-to-face and online research assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Provides instruction sessions and one-on-one assistance with EndNote citation management software and Covidence software. Develops and maintains online research guides as assigned. May serve on library committees as assigned. Works 21 hours weekly. Schedule may include some evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides research assistance in accordance with the library’s mission and user service guidelines.

Provides instruction and assistance with citation management and Covidence software.

Works collaboratively with faculty and other librarians to create online research guides and tutorials.

Provides instruction through individual consultations, classes, and online presentations.

Serves the library through participation in committees and task forces as assigned.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. from an American Library Association accredited institution.

Experience answering reference questions.

 Effective instructional skills including the ability to develop instructional videos and tutorials.

 Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written, and oral communication skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse user groups including students, faculty, staff, and other library users.

Ability to work in a collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with disciplinary faculty members, supervisors, and peers.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience using EndNote or other citation management software.

Experience creating online research guides and tutorials.

Educational background or experience working in STEM or Health Science.

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an academic discipline.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and