Stetson University is hiring : Weekend Research Librarian, Part-Time LB9972 in De

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The part-time Weekend Research Librarian supports Stetson University by providing excellent customer service to all library users and by assisting students, faculty, and staff with their research needs. Serving as a member of the duPont-Ball Library Team, the part-time Weekend Research Librarian will be responsible for, through the application of established policies and procedures, providing effective reference and research services, and for creating and maintaining online research guides, primarily on weekends, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (summer 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sundays 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. (summer 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) when classes are in session. On occasion, this position works mutually agreed upon on-call shifts at other times. In alignment with Stetson’s Strategic Priorities, the part-time Weekend Research Librarian will advance student and faculty success by helping library users navigate the information ecosystem while working in an inclusive library environment.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience relating to the position requirements with your application.

The hire date for this position will be no sooner than 11 / 1 / 25.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Answer questions and assist with research in person, by telephone, text, chat, email, and by appointment in an on-call setting
• Assist library users in the use of print and online resources and in locating material
• Create and update online subject, topic, and course guides for general research and library help
• Create and update online information literacy and library use tutorials, handouts, and guides
• Serve as back-up for the evening and weekend circulation supervisors
• Respond to routine problems library users may encounter with computers, printers, copiers, and micro-format machines when information desk staff cannot respond adequately to the user
• Maintain currency regarding reference, research, and database sources
• Index the papers from the E. Clay Shaw Collection; index and prepare archival and special collections materials for access as needed
• Assist with collection maintenance and collection development projects such as weeding, evaluating, and recommending materials for purchase
• Retrieve materials from special (locked) collections such as the University Archives, Treasure Collection, Stetson Collection, etc.
• Perform other position specific functions as assigned

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