Friday, July 6, 2012

Part-Time Reference Librarians & Part-Time Instruction Librarian - Fairfield University

Part-Time Reference Librarians & Part-Time Instruction Librarian - Fairfield University. The DiMenna-Nyselius Library of Fairfield University seeks energetic, self-motivated librarians with a strong public services commitment for the following shifts: Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Tuesday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and alternating Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Some flexibility is desirable for working as a substitute for other evening/weekend reference staff. Schedule varies during holidays, summer and intersessions. The Library also invites applications for a part-time instruction librarian opening to teach weekdays as part of a busy Information Literacy Program. Requirements: MLS from ALA-accredited program. Prior reference desk experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. Experience with electronic reference resources. For the instruction position: teaching experience using active learning techniques is highly desirable. Submit letter of application, resume, and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of three references to JoAnn Garrity, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195, or directed electronically to jgarrity@fairfield.edu. Review of applications will begin in mid-July.