Dominican University of California, San Rafael, California: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Position:

This is a Full-time, 12-month contract librarian position with benefits, faculty status. Archbishop Alemany Library at Dominican University of California seeks a librarian to work in a creative, collegial academic setting with strong outreach and technology initiatives. Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the Reference and Instruction Librarian provides research assistance, research consultations, teaching information literacy classes, provides advanced classroom instruction, selects electronic and print materials, and supports the Library, the campus, and the community through his or her work.

Responsibilities:

This position provides reference service to faculty, students, and community members including some evening and weekend hours; plans and teaches information literacy classes and advanced workshops in information resources and management; serves as liaison to selected academic departments or disciplines; evaluates and selects library materials in all formats; participates in the maintenance and management of electronic resources; serves as the Library budget manager; plans and executes special projects as needed; other duties as assigned; participates in Library and campus-wide committees; stays professionally current.

• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a highly service-oriented academic reference environment;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective reference service
• Demonstrated teaching experience in information literary classes at the college/university level.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills;
• Familiarity with current library technology as it relates to reference;
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse user population;
• The initiative, flexibility, and ability to adjust to changing conditions in a library committed to quality service;
• The ability to work as a team-member and to support inter-departmental initiatives;

Competitive salary and benefits. Full benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

To Apply:

Send a letter and resume to the Associate Director of Human Resources, Dominican University of California, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901-1198; FAX your letter and resume to Human Resources at 415-257-1395; or e-mail your letter and resume to: jobs@dominican.edu.

Dominican University of California is strongly committed to building a diverse community and therefore is an equal opportunity employer.