Quick Summary
Metro State University seeks a Reference and Instruction Librarian with a base salary of $64,963/year. This position requires an ALA accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science.
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The Library at Metro State University serves the campus community, supporting teaching and learning in specific academic disciplines and promoting lifelong learning. We embrace our role in student success through instructional efforts such as teaching credit-bearing courses, course-integrated instruction in other departments, and one-on-one consultations on and off the Reference and Research Assistance Desk. We work with students, faculty, and members of the community to not only meet their information needs, but to also foster information literacy.
Responsibilities
- Provide information literacy instruction, which may include some evening and/or weekend work.
- Serve as a liaison to select academic programs and departments and selection of print and electronic resources.
- Provide reference and research assistance, which may include some evening and/or weekend work.
- Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement and/or research.
- Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
- Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance.
- Engage in service to the university and community.
- Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.
- Provide excellent learning environments through in-person, online, and/or hybrid service modalities.
Required Qualifications
- ALA accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science earned no later than August 17, 2026.
- Knowledge of current methodologies in reference and research assistance and information literacy, and the ability to apply that knowledge in an academic setting.
- Experience providing user-centered reference and research services.
- A plan for scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research in library and information services or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Recent experience providing library services in an academic setting.
- Experience delivering information literacy instruction and integrating information literacy concepts into teaching.
- Online teaching experience including a demonstrated knowledge of, and competence in the use of, software and technology related to distance learning.
More Information
This is a full-time position. The base salary is $64,963/year.
How to Apply
To learn more about Metro State University, and see the job description, visit the Metro State University job listing.
