Librarian

Job Description:

CityU's Library provides programs and services that support academic success and engagement for our diverse student population, both online and in person. We are seeking a Librarian to join our team and support students, faculty, and staff through reference services, information literacy instruction, collection development, and library outreach.

This is a remote position with a primary focus on reference and instruction. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy into the curriculum, develop engaging online learning materials, and promote library resources and services across the university.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized reference assistance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Design and deliver information literacy instruction in face-to-face and online environments.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate information literacy and library resources into courses and curricula.
• Develop and manage online library content using tools such as LMS platforms, Ex Libris Leganto, Springshare, and LibGuides.
• Select and maintain print and electronic library materials to support academic programs, courses, and research.
• Promote library resources and services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Participate in library and university committees, task forces, and other collaborative initiatives.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in academic librarianship and information literacy.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science, or a foreign equivalent; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• At least two years of related professional experience.
• Experience providing reference services in an academic library environment.
• Experience designing and delivering library or information literacy instruction, preferably in an online environment.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in information literacy instruction.
• Experience with collection development and maintenance.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common technology tools.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This is a remote position.

Salary information:

$30/hour

Benefits information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.



Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.