Library - Reference Librarian (Part-Time)

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity.

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. We uphold a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community using tangible and digital resources and services on-site at the Ryan Matura Library, and to remote users through chat, e-mail, and other communications media.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public individually or in groups tangible and digital resources and services.

• Schedule includes primarily evening and weekend duties.

• Assists library patrons to use library resources in all tangible and digital formats.

• Instructs student users regarding tangible and digital library resources.

• Participates with the Director of Instructional Services and other professional staff in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures, and with the resolution of problems.

• Performs other duties as directed; these may include:

• Assisting library staff with special project;

• Preparing orders for binding tangible resources;

• Preparation or review of archival materials;

• Managing the public use of archival materials;

• Guiding users to relevant resources;

• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Master's degree in library science or working towards a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution;

• Ability to work with a variety of information resources, especially those online;

• Excellent abilities with teaching individuals on an as-needed basis;

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Unusual Working Conditions

Heavy use of digital and tangible resources, web applications, and interaction with library users and staff.

Evening & weekend hours

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff

• Pay Type Hourly

• Travel Required No

• Required Education Master's Degree

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• 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA