Human Resources: Job Ad

Reference Librarian (Literature Specialization)

Description
The Reference Librarian’s duties include teaching library instruction classes, answering questions online, via telephone, and in-person, particularly about literature topics, assisting students in navigating the library’s resources and finding the information they need, maintaining the reference stacks, and working with the Information and Web Technology department to create and maintain electronic subject guides or pathfinders. A typical day might include responding to a question sent by a message in Facebook, searching several of the university’s databases to help a senior find additional resources for paper for her Faulkner seminar, conducting an extended reference interview at a scheduled meeting with a sophomore just beginning an American Literature paper, teaching a class of first-year English students how to use Refworks, and staffing the reference desk, answering questions asked by walk-in students or over instant messenger.

This position offers varied and interesting work in a quickly growing academic library as part of a team of reference librarians interested in making good use of new technology and methods without neglecting the old. As an employee of Barrett University, you have access to the university’s athletic facilities and walking trails as well as the opportunity to attend one university class a semester without cost. Jones Library provides additional opportunities for professional growth, such as reimbursement for travel expenses to conferences or tuition for some distance-learning courses. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, and sick leave. Salary is in the range of $43,000 – $45,000, depending on experience.

About Jones Library
Jones Library is the main campus library of Barrett University and serves the university’s undergraduate students, as well graduate students, staff, faculty members, and members of the surrounding community. Located near the center of Barrett’s idyllic campus, our recently-remodeled library holds over three million items and subscribes to nearly forty collections of electronic resources, each proving access to hundreds of periodicals. Barrett University itself is located in Pleasantridge, a scenic Colorado college town only an hour west of Denver and a half a day’s drive from a number of ski slopes.

Requirements

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
• BA in English literature or related subject (MA preferred)
• 2+ years library experience (reference and/or academic experience preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to use a computer
• Enthusiasm, patience, persistence, and self-motivation

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the Hiring Committee:
Jones Library
Barrett University
3322 Monet Rd.
Pleasantridge, CO 80999
Fax: (717) 555-0800
joneshiring@barrett.edu