Allen University, a Historically Black University located in Columbia, South Carolina, invites applications for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Library Services, this is a position with high visibility and requires front-line interaction and excellent customer assisting patrons with the use of the library and its resources.
Key Job Elements:
• Provide library instructions in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings to enhance library patron’s research and reference needs.
• Engage with faculty and other librarians to enhance students’ research skills by the creation and delivery of instruction activities and class sessions.
• Assists the library team with the library’s Automated Management Services, including subsystems for cataloging, resources discovery, inventory control, and interlibrary loan.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Possess a degree in MLS/MLIS/MIS or a related field from an ALA accredited program; or, currently enrolled in an ALA accredited program with less than 6 months remaining to obtain an MLS/MLIS/MIS degree
• Experience with Ex Libris, Libguides, and video editing software
• Strong commitment to excellence in customer service and library instruction
• Experience with Windows and macOS operating systems
• Effective oral and written communication skills
Applicants are requested to submit an application, resume, 3 reference letters, and cover letter.
Information is to be emailed to:
Carol L. Bowers cbowers@allenuniversity.edu
