Library Temporary Pool - Public Services

Harvey A. Andruss Library, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, invites applications for a pool for a full-time, temporary Public Services Librarian to enable students and faculty to fully utilize the Library’s services and resources.  

The Temporary Public Services Librarian operates under the authority of the Director of Library Services. The Temporary Public Services Librarian will assist undergraduate, graduate, and faculty researchers in locating relevant information, participate in the Library’s Information Literacy Instruction program, participate in assigned liaison responsibilities with academic departments, keep informed about current events in the Library profession that are pertinent to job responsibilities, and cooperate as a team member with other librarians and staff in performing other professional duties as directed by the Director of Library Services.

Required: An ALA accredited Masters in Library/Information Sciences, experience using and teaching online information resources. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and prior academic library experience are preferred

Application Procedure:
Submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references online by way of the "Apply" link at the top right corner of this announcement.
Please submit questions to Michael Coffta, Business Research Librarian, Chair of the Temporary Pool Committee at: [email protected] . The application deadline for this pool is May 31, 2024.  
Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well, and successfully complete an interview process as judged by the department faculty.  This interview process may include a teaching presentation for all finalists.
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
 
Completing this search is contingent upon enrollment and available funding.
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