[LIBJOBS] Temporary Reference Librarian - Santa Barbara, CA, USA (Fielding Graduate University)

Position: Temporary Reference Librarian                           

Department: Library Services

Position Type: 30 hours a week, 6 month position

 

Summary:

 

Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA is accepting applications for a temporary, part-time reference librarian in its academic online “virtual library”, effective immediately. The successful candidate will provide reference service via email, telephone, instant messenger, Skype, and web conferencing, and assist with other projects and duties as assigned.

 

The work location will be in Fielding’s Santa Barbara office, though telecommuting from a home office in Southern California will be considered. The schedule can be flexible if necessary.

 

This position may also entail providing instructional services to a geographically dispersed community of faculty and mid-career (mostly doctoral) students. This could involve creating online tutorials and LibGuides and giving library instruction workshops using web-based conferencing software.

 

Schedule:

• 30 hours per week for a maximum of six months
• Some weekday coverage expected, but hours are flexible and can include nights and weekends

 

Required:

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent.
• Experience providing digital reference services in an academic, research, or large public library.
• Excellent public service and communication skills within a “distributed”/distance education environment.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience using online library databases.
• Ability and desire to work closely with mid-career adult graduate students from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and with varying degrees of technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently, assisting and providing instruction for geographically dispersed students and faculty.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Outlook.

 

Preferred:

• Two years professional experience
• Subject area expertise in the social sciences
• Knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies

 

Desired start date: January 15, 2011, but we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

 

Salary: $25.00 per hour.

To apply:

• Please put the word Librarian in the subject line when you email your resume, a cover letter, and a list of at least 3 professional references to: hr@fielding.edu.
• In the letter of application, please indicate area(s) of expertise and available hours

 

Fielding Graduate University is committed to social justice, the principles and practice of diversity and encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups. We offer a friendly, professional environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.  For additional information, please visit our website at www.fielding.edu.