Per Diem ReferenceInstructional Librarian
Job Location:
Rockville Centre, NY - USA
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Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
TYPE OF POSITION/EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:SeasonalStaff
DEPARTMENT: Library
SCHEDULE: Hours vary according to schedule needs. Includes evenings and weekends. Shifts are typically 4 to 7 hours mostly on campus but may include teaching remote instruction sessions.
HOURS/WEEK and MONTHS/YEAR:Up to 25hours/week and 52 weeks/year
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt Hourly
GENERAL PURPOSE
The James E. Tobin Library is seeking experienced librarians for reference and instructional services. This position is part-time. Shifts may include weekdays evenings or weekends. This position will start in September 2026.
Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Reference Services the Reference and Instructional Librarian provides tailored information instruction as well as reference and research services to students faculty staff and other users of the James E. Tobin Library in both in-person and virtual formats.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide instruction and reference services to students faculty members and other users of the James E. Tobin Library.
- Develop customized classroom instruction sessions upon request.
- Teach research strategies to students in small and large groups and / or one-on-one sessions with emphasis on critical thinking and plagiarism avoidance as well as searching techniques.
- Remain current in navigating academic resources held by the James E. Tobin Library.
- Other library related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- At least two years of experience in an academic library including prior experience teaching information instruction classes is required.
- Must have experience working in both in-person and virtual formats (such as Zoom)
- Applicants must hold a Masters degree in Library/Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited school.
- Strong knowledge of academic databases.
- Ability to assist students from freshman year through doctoral programs.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High comfort level with teaching and good classroom management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience with medical databases such as CINAHL Cochrane and Ovid is highly desirable.
- Prior experience with citation managers especially Zotero or Academic Writer (APA) is highly desirable.
- Second masters degree a plus.
SALARY INFORMATION
When determining the salary offer for a new employee Molloy considers several key characteristics such as job knowledge skills and experience as well as internal and external equity. The hiring hourly rate for this position is $40.00. This hourly rate represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation at the time of posting.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Molloy University does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics or military status; in its administration of educational policies programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices.Molloy University takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the University seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is University policy to recruit employ retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex race color creed religion age marital status sexual orientation veteran status national or ethnic origin or physical disability.
About Company
Molloy University is a private university which was founded in Long Island in 1955 and now offers over 50 majors and 26 graduate and doctoral degrees.
