Job Announcement: Reference and Instruction Librarian (Allen University, SC)

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LaTasha Denard
Tue, Sep 26, 2023 1:28 PM

Colleagues,

Carol L. Bowers, Dean of Library and Academic Success Services, Allen University (SC) forwards the following job announcement detailed below. Share broadly with your colleagues.

Respectfully,

LaTasha


Reference and Instruction Librarian

Job Announcement and Description:

Allen University, a Historically Black University located in Columbia, South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of Library and Academic Success Services, this is a position with high visibility and requires front-line interaction and excellent customer assisting patrons with the use of the library and its resources.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a degree in MLS/MLIS/MIS or a related field from an ALA accredited program

  • Experience with Ex Libris, Libguides, and video editing software

  • Strong commitment to excellence in customer service and library instruction

  • Experience with Windows and macOS operating systems

  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Key Job Elements:

  • Provide library instructions in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings to enhance library patron's research and reference needs.
  • Engage with faculty and other librarians to enhance students' research skills by the creation and delivery of instruction activities and class sessions.
  • Assists the library team with the library's Automated Management Services, including subsystems for cataloging, resources discovery, inventory control, and interlibrary loan.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Applicants are requested to submit an application, resume, and cover letter.

Information is to be emailed to:

Carol L. Bowers cbowers@allenuniversity.edumailto:cbowers@allenuniversity.edu

Carol L. Bowers
Dean of Library,
Academic Success Services
J. S. Flipper Library
"I Love My Library!"
Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
803-765-6030 Office
803-361-6754 Cell
cbowers@allenuniversity.edumailto:cbowers@allenuniversity.edu

To schedule an appointment https://calendly.com/cbowers-5/15min

Colleagues, Carol L. Bowers, Dean of Library and Academic Success Services, Allen University (SC) forwards the following job announcement detailed below. Share broadly with your colleagues. Respectfully, LaTasha ________________________________ Reference and Instruction Librarian Job Announcement and Description: Allen University, a Historically Black University located in Columbia, South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of Library and Academic Success Services, this is a position with high visibility and requires front-line interaction and excellent customer assisting patrons with the use of the library and its resources. Qualifications: * Possess a degree in MLS/MLIS/MIS or a related field from an ALA accredited program * Experience with Ex Libris, Libguides, and video editing software * Strong commitment to excellence in customer service and library instruction * Experience with Windows and macOS operating systems * Effective oral and written communication skills Key Job Elements: * Provide library instructions in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings to enhance library patron's research and reference needs. * Engage with faculty and other librarians to enhance students' research skills by the creation and delivery of instruction activities and class sessions. * Assists the library team with the library's Automated Management Services, including subsystems for cataloging, resources discovery, inventory control, and interlibrary loan. Compensation commensurate with experience. Applicants are requested to submit an application, resume, and cover letter. Information is to be emailed to: Carol L. Bowers cbowers@allenuniversity.edu<mailto:cbowers@allenuniversity.edu> Carol L. Bowers Dean of Library, Academic Success Services J. S. Flipper Library "I Love My Library!" Allen University 1530 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204 803-765-6030 Office 803-361-6754 Cell cbowers@allenuniversity.edu<mailto:cbowers@allenuniversity.edu> To schedule an appointment https://calendly.com/cbowers-5/15min