REFERENCE LIBRARIAN POOL

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The purpose of this position is to provide reference assistance to students in person, and remotely by using online databases and/or printed resources. This individual will staff the Reference Desk, provide outreach planning and implementation, and/or by leading Library Instruction sessions to classes and groups as needed. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science. Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of the library reference interview.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge of library instruction.

Ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years experience giving reference assistance to students at the undergraduate level.

Three (3) years experience teaching library instruction at the undergraduate level. Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Job Duties Job Duty Staff the Reference Desk as scheduled, assist library patrons by answering reference questions and assisting with search strategies
for print or online resources. Job Duty Provide Library instruction to classes, customizing the content of the instruction to the class. Job Duty Provide Outreach services, both planning and implementation, to market the Library and
increase the College and Community’s awareness of the Libraries’ mission. Job Duty Night and/or weekend shifts may be assigned.

Other duties may be assigned.