Job Posting: Part-time Reference Librarian (2) Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Temple University Health Sciences Libraries are searching for 2 Part-time
Reference Librarian.
Job Description
Part-time Reference Librarian – (21000962)
Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus-Ginsburg Library
Reporting to the Head of Research, Education and Outreach, the part-time
Reference Librarian provides in-person and virtual reference services to
Temple University Health Sciences Center faculty, staff, and students;
serves as a co-liaison to a health sciences school or department with
consultation and instruction responsibilities and supports special projects
when necessary. Supports promotional and communication-related initiatives.
The Librarian works up to 19 hours per week and will be expected to work on
Saturday or Sunday as part of their regular schedule. Performs other duties
as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in library/information science from an A.L.A. accredited
library program. Experience providing reference services in a university or
college library or hospital library setting. Experience with Microsoft
Office and G Suite.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and
with others in a team environment.
*Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
*Knowledge of PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and/or other health sciences
databases.
Preferred:
*Experience providing reference service in an academic health sciences
library.
*Experience using Alma (integrated library system).
*Experience providing online or in-person instruction sessions.
*Experience working with LibGuides.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity
for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital
status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in
the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical,
legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their
actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary
employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected
to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and
employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas
and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our
website at www.temple.edu.
Temple University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains
statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be
found at: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus
Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus-Ginsburg
Library
Job: Staff
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Richie Holland
Executive Director, Finance and Administration
Temple University Libraries
215-204-3455