Job Description

Job Description:


Job Summary:

The CityU library provides programs and services to support academic success and engagement at the institution. Librarians support students, faculty, and staff in creating engaging curricula, using library resources and services, and teaching critical thinking and information literacy. These services are offered to a diverse population, both in-person and online.

This position is a reference and instruction librarian within a team at the institution. Primary responsibilities include delivering, designing, promoting, and advocating for library services. Selecting print, electronic collections, and materials to support programs, courses, and research is also an essential part of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide general and specialized reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Select print and electronic materials in a variety of curriculum areas.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop online instruction materials.
• Partner with faculty to integrate information literacy instruction into the curriculum.
• Provide information literacy instruction both face-to-face and online.
• Create, edit, and manage content in online environments such as Brightspace LMS, Ex Libris Leganto, Springshare LibGuides, etc.
• Market library resources and services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in library and university committees and task forces.
• Continuously improve professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements:


Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science or the foreign equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experiences.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience.
• Experience in providing reference services in an academic environment.
• Experience in the design and delivery of instruction, preferably in an online environment; knowledge of current trends in information literacy instruction.
• Experience with collection maintenance and development.
• Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within groups.
• Proficient with basic MS Office tools.

Additional Information:


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
• The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, lift, or carry.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical open office setting.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required in this position.

Salary information:

$2429/hour

Benefits information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); many types of voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits; and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary rewards program, employee recognition program, etc.

Application Instructions:


CityU of Seattle only accepts application materials through this online application process. Please submit a complete application to be considered for this position. A complete application includes:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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