The part-time Research Librarian supports Stetson University by providing excellent customer service to all library users and by assisting students, faculty, and staff with their research needs. Serving as a member of the duPont-Ball Library Team, the part-time Research Librarian will be responsible for, through the application of established policies and procedures, providing effective reference and research services and for creating and maintaining online research guides. In alignment with Stetson's Strategic Priorities, the part-time Research Librarian will support student and faculty success by helping library users navigate the world of information sources while working in an inclusive library environment. Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience relating to the position requirements with your application.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to:
Answer questions and assist with research in person, by telephone, text, chat, and email in an on-call setting
Assist library users in the use of print and online resources and in locating material
Create and update online subject, topic, and course guides for general research and library help
Create and update online information literacy and library use tutorials, handouts, and guides
Respond to routine problems library users may encounter with computers, printers, copiers, and micro-format machines when information desk staff cannot respond adequately to the user
Maintain currency regarding reference, research, and database sources
Assist research staff with collection maintenance and collection development projects such as weeding, evaluating, and recommending materials for purchase
Retrieve materials from special (locked) collections such as the University Archives, Treasure Collection, Stetson Collection, etc.
Perform other position specific functions as assigned
Required Skills
20 hour per week position, typically working weekdays during Research Services hours during the fall and spring semesters (Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm; Friday, 10 am to 5 pm) and for some of the summer (Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm; Friday, 10 am to 5 pm). (This position runs 43 weeks during the upcoming academic year and may be renewable for an additional year).
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited institution
Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place
Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate's qualifications include:
Experience using Springshare's LibGuides and other LibApps
Work Environment: The duPont-Ball Library is a typical academic library with spaces for collaboration, discussion, or independent study. Noise levels are at a medium level on the main floor where collaborative study is encouraged. The perimeter areas in the building are more conducive to independent study. The library's temperature can be chilly at various times of the year. Library spaces are shown here.
