Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Part-Time Evening and Weekend Reference Librarian to support the University Library's reference services in the evenings and on weekends. The Reference Librarian reports to the Director of the Library and provides reference assistance for students and faculty through phone and virtual communication and service channels. The Reference Librarian will also assist with developing and maintaining research guides and tutorials, resource sharing services, and submitting tickets for the Library’s integrated library system and electronic databases when the systems librarian is unavailable. This is a remote position.

The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds.  Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower its graduates to ‘seek a life-more-abundant.’ 

Responsibilities:

• Provide evening and weekend reference and research assistance to students and faculty through the Library’s virtual communication and service channels.

• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of research guides, instructional materials, and library tutorials.

• Provide library instruction and research support for courses and academic programs as needed.

• Support resource-sharing services, including assisting with unresolved or unfilled requests.

• Resolve library systems and electronic resource issues, including troubleshooting basic access problems and submitting or escalating support requests when appropriate.

• Collaborate with library faculty and staff in problem-solving, service improvement, policy development, and other library initiatives.

• Participate in library meetings, programs, projects, and services as appropriate for the position.

• Maintain professional knowledge relevant to reference services, information literacy, academic libraries, and emerging library technologies.

• Follow University policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program

• Knowledgeable in providing reference services to students, faculty, and

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Support the University’s mission and adhere to employee policies

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with Springshare suite

• Knowledgeable in use of current web authoring tools and standards

• Knowledge of ILS systems, particularly Ex Libris

• Experience with resource sharing/interlibrary loan

• Knowledge of current library reference trends and a commitment to learn innovative trends in library reference provision