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Reference Librarian (Part-time)

POSITION:  Reference Librarian (Part-time) - Two (2) positions available

DEPARTMENT:  University Library

REPORTS TO:  Associate Library Director

Primary Function:
Position is responsible for providing reference services, library instruction, collection development, producing library material, and assisting in other library related projects.

This position provides scheduled reference hours & library instruction, electronic journal subscriptions maintenance, collection development, statistical analysis. Hours vary with some evening and weekends required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • MLS from an ALA accredited program or enrolled in an MLS program
  • Library research techniques
  • Knowledge of library organization principles
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of current reference and instruction tools
  • Supervisory skills
  • Knowledge of personal computers and electronic resources

Duties:

  1. Provide reference services and information about the library’s collections, services, and policies.
  2. Conduct library instruction sessions
  3. Assist in statistical analysis of library usage
  4. Collection Development
  5. General circulation operations
  6. Produce library promotional and instructional material
  7. Supporting library staff in such services as reciprocal borrowing, acquisitions, and cataloging.
  8. Supervising student workers
  9. Other library-related duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume via email to HROffice@pointpark.edu (preferred) or mail to:  
Point Park University
Human Resources Office
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When responding via email please reference - REFERENCE LIBRARIAN - PT  - in the subject line.

Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).

All emails submitted will receive an automatic confirmation email.  Due to some junk mail filters, the confirmation email may not reach you.  To ensure receipt of the confirmation email, utilize the return receipt option built into your email program when sending your information. 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities. 

                                                                                               

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.